Senior Platform Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Torch, a fast-growing SaaS startup, as a Sr. Manager of Platform Engineering to lead the platform team and drive the vision for Torch's development platform.

Requirements

• 12 years of overall experience with 5 years in management in platform engineering, devops, and software development
• Comprehensive understanding of platform engineering or devops concepts such as software delivery pipelines, testing strategies, continual improvement, and developer experience
• Direct experience with Kubernetes, CDK, Cloudformation, Github Actions, Ruby, Python, etc, to be able to mentor and unblock the team
• Experience in one or more programming languages and SaaS software delivery using microservices. Torch uses Ruby, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and NodeJS
• Experience with AWS
• A degree in Computer Science, a related STEM field, or equivalent professional experience

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to build creative solutions for developer experience and infrastructure needs
• Lead and mentor a team with a broad range of skills including AWS Infrastructure, CDK and Cloudformation, Github Actions and CI/CD Pipelines, Kubernetes and ECS based docker deployments, Software Architecture, Ruby and Python development, Vulnerability management with Inspector and Grype
• Work closely with Torch’s Principal Information Security Specialist to help implement Torch’s Security program which includes ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC2 Type 2, NIST 800-53 and GDPR
• Identify opportunities for innovation and adoption using PaaS or Open Source components wherever possible
• Take part in peer code review processes to help ensure a high standard of quality

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Unlimited PTO
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Torch Coaching
• UP Days
• Remote Workstation Stipend