Platform Engineering Manager, Omnidian

• You thrive in an environment where you can both guide a team and contribute directly to engineering work
• You lead by example and your actions inspire the growth of engineers across the organization
• You are able to quickly learn new concepts, tools, and technologies
• You take ownership over your work including its delivery and timelines
• You enjoy a dynamic and highly collaborative environment
• You are committed to excellence and integrity
• You demonstrate respect and dignity for all people
• 3+ years of experience managing engineering teams, with a preference on infrastructure
• 8+ years of experience focused on SRE principles and operational excellence methodologies
• Extensive experience in cloud platforms (e.g. AWS) and modern DevOps practices
• Deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) and automation frameworks
• Proficiency in Kubernetes, containers, and orchestration technologies
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD workflows (BitBucket Pipelines, Flux CD) and deployment strategies
• Experience leading architectural discussions and making high-impact technical decisions
• Experience evaluating trade-offs having a strong, data-driven opinion on what to prioritize
• Solid understanding of security best practices, networking, and cloud governance
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and inspire teams

Desirable

• The Platform Engineering Team at Omnidian is looking for a driven manager who can work alongside a small group of engineers to define and build the future of Infrastructure and DevOps at Omnidian
• In this pivotal role, you’ll report to the Sr Director of Engineering, leading efforts to architect scalable, secure, and efficient infrastructure, optimize developer experience, and influence strategic technology decisions
• You will collaborate closely with other engineering teams to ensure our platform supports rapid innovation while maintaining reliability and security at scale
• While you will manage this team, there is an expectation that 60% of the work will be hands-on execution, iterating on our infrastructure’s approach and scalability, while 40% of your time is spent managing the team’s people, goals, delivery and vision
• Technical Leadership: You’re a key contributor in defining and driving the vision for platform engineering, shaping best practices and long-term strategy
• Infrastructure Architecture: Design and enhance cloud-based environments with an emphasis on automation, reliability, and scalability
• Developer Experience: Be hands-on, building and refining tools that improve software delivery, deployment efficiency, and observability
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Partner with engineering teams to understand needs, guide implementation, troubleshoot complex challenges, and mentor junior engineers
• Security & Compliance: Establish secure development practices, infrastructure policies, and monitoring strategies
• Innovation: Evaluate emerging technologies, propose new approaches, and drive adoption of best-in-class solutions
• Ensure Technical Excellence: Oversee the reliability, security, extensibility, and accessibility of our systems that process thousands of solar sites across the country