Platform Engineering Manager - Technology & Platform

PCI•Norman, OK

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Platform Engineering Manager is a senior technical leader responsible for building, operating, and evolving scalable, secure, and reliable software platforms while leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with people management and strategic ownership of the software delivery lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on Kubernetes-based platforms and modern platform engineering practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of professional experience designing, developing, and delivering software applications, including experience on large-scale systems.
Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex technical projects.
Strong experience in platform engineering, including building and operating internal platforms or shared infrastructure.
Strong expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration, including hands-on experience managing production clusters.
Solid foundation in GitOps and modern software delivery pipelines.
Experience with Docker and cloud-native architectures.
Experience with agile development methodologies and project management tools.
Strong documentation skills, including process documentation and monitoring/metrics definition.
Ability to translate business and user needs into technical solutions and reliable delivery estimates.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.
Strong business acumen and ability to apply sound engineering judgment within business constraints.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AWS or other major cloud providers is preferred.
Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks such as Crossplane, CDK, or similar is a plus.
Strong programming background, particularly in Java and Python; professional Java certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers and platform specialists, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture.
Own the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software and platform initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners (product, design, operations, security, and leadership) to define requirements, priorities, and technical direction.
Design, build, and evolve cloud-native platforms with strong standards for reliability, scalability, observability, and security.
Lead the orchestration and management of Kubernetes clusters, applying deep expertise in containerization, GitOps workflows, and modern deployment strategies.
Drive adoption and continuous improvement of modern development practices, including CI/CD pipelines, source control, developer tooling, and automation.
Champion best practices across the SDLC using tools such as GitLab, JIRA, and Confluence.
Ensure high code quality and system reliability through architectural reviews, code reviews, and adherence to best practices and standards.
Design and implement secure software solutions and promote security-first engineering practices.
Manage team capacity, resource allocation, and timelines, providing accurate estimates and tracking delivery against milestones.
Communicate project status, risks, and solutions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, efficiency, and developer experience.
Promote a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and operational ownership.