Head of Platform Engineering - Remote

Overview

The Head of Platform Engineering will lead a dedicated team at Xapo, focusing on building a cloud-native application platform that enhances developer productivity and autonomy.

In Short

• Lead and mentor a team of Platform Engineers.
• Define and drive the strategic vision for the platform.
• Champion the 'Platform as a Product' approach.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and guidance.
• Ensure operational excellence and automation.
• Develop disaster recovery plans for platform services.
• Support audits and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering Enablement teams.
• Make informed build vs. buy decisions.
• Implement feedback mechanisms for platform usage.

Requirements

• Proven leadership in managing engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of 'Platform as a Product' principles.
• Passion for improving developer experience.
• Extensive experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools.
• Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Continuous learner, staying updated with technology trends.
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans.
• Experience with vendor and budget management.
• Dedicated workspace and reliable internet connection.

Benefits

• Work from anywhere in the world.
• Flexible work schedule and PTO plan.
• Annual budget for learning and development.
• Collaborate with a high-performance team.
• Opportunity to impact global financial services.