Director of Platform & Infrastructure - Remote

Overview

The Director of Infrastructure at Academia.edu will lead a team of engineers, manage infrastructure initiatives, and ensure alignment with company objectives while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

In Short

• Lead a team of 6 Platform and Infrastructure engineers.
• Manage and optimize existing products while integrating new solutions.
• Communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Utilize data-driven decision-making for project prioritization.
• Oversee system design, development, and operations.
• Hire and develop a growing team of engineers.
• Direct new initiatives and projects.
• Enhance security and efficiency of systems.
• Streamline development processes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Work in a hybrid environment with flexible arrangements.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in SRE, DevOps, or Software Engineering.
• Expertise in AWS, GCP, Azure, and Linux environments.
• Proficient in Docker, Kubernetes, and configuration management tools.
• Experience with Ruby on Rails, Django, and large-scale web infrastructures.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects from start to finish.
• Experience in team management and performance feedback.
• Knowledge of database scaling and security.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid healthcare coverage.
• 21 paid vacation days and unlimited sick days.
• Flexible work arrangements and remote-office budget.
• Competitive salary and stock options.
• Mission-driven company focused on research democratization.