Platform Engineering Director
About The Position
As a Platform Engineering Director, you will lead the strategy and execution of scalable, secure, and resilient technology platforms that power exceptional customer and team experiences. You’ll make a difference by advancing cloud modernization, strengthening platform reliability, and driving innovation that keeps Whataburger moving forward. You’ll Serve with Heart by building high-performing teams and creating engineering environments where people can do their best work. You’ll Win as One by partnering across business and technology teams to deliver seamless, high-impact solutions that support our restaurants and customers. And you’ll Move Forward Boldly by championing modern DevOps practices, automation, and continuous improvement to elevate our digital capabilities and accelerate business outcomes.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in engineering, platform, or digital operations roles
- Proven leadership experience building and developing high-performing technical teams
- Expertise in cloud platforms, cloud-native architecture, and platform scalability
- Strong background in DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automation, and Infrastructure as Code
- Experience with site reliability engineering, observability, and incident response
- Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and large-scale technology initiatives
- Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and engineering governance
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading cloud modernization or digital transformation initiatives at scale
- Background in high-volume, customer-facing platforms (e.g., retail, QSR, or e-commerce)
- Familiarity with API strategy and enterprise integration patterns
- Experience implementing advanced quality engineering and automated testing frameworks
- Knowledge of vendor management and external partner collaboration models
- Exposure to cost optimization and FinOps practices in cloud environments
- Relevant cloud or DevOps certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Responsibilities
- Lead platform engineering, digital operations, and quality engineering functions supporting scalable solutions
- Design and oversee secure, cloud-native platforms for high-volume applications and APIs
- Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automation-first engineering practices
- Advance cloud modernization initiatives across core platforms and infrastructure
- Improve platform scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency through cross-functional partnership
- Establish quality engineering strategies, automated testing, and release readiness standards
- Oversee site reliability, observability, incident management, and disaster recovery practices
- Build and lead high-performing teams, including coaching, performance management, and workforce planning
- Drive Agile delivery, governance standards, vendor partnerships, and technology investment decisions
- Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence across engineering teams
Benefits
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Relocation package provided
- Bonus Program that scales up to 2.5X payout potential based on company results
- 5 weeks PTO
- Flex Weeks
- Paid Corporate Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits
- Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
- Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
- Wireless Service Discounts
- Computer & Software Discounts
- Fitness / Gym Discounts
- Awards and recognition for all you do
- Retirement Celebration Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
