Platform Engineering Lead

Job DescriptionJob Description

Platform Engineering Lead
As the Platform Engineering Lead, you will drive the evolution of software development lifecycle (SDLC) by building scalable, cloud- platforms and fostering a culture of engineering excellence. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with a strong background in test automation, modern DevOps methodologies, and team leadership. Additionally, you will build and guide a high-performing team in India to support global initiatives while ensuring platform standardization, quality, and compliance.

This is an in-house, on-site role so candidates must currently be in commutable distance from Plano, TX.

Key Responsibilities:

• Platform Engineering Leadership

  • Design and develop scalable, secure, cloud- platforms to support business needs.

  • Champion the use of "paved path" technologies to create standardized development pipelines across various teams.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Development, Quality Engineering, Solution Architecture, Agile Coaching) to ensure alignment across platforms.

• Quality Engineering Enablement

  • Create foundational tools and infrastructure for quality initiatives, such as source code repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.

  • Leverage AI-powered tools, such as Windsurf IDE and Cursor IDE, to enhance code quality analysis and streamline debugging workflows.

  • Implement test management solutions (e.g., Jira/X-Ray) to centralize and optimize test case creation, execution, and reporting.

• Team Building & Mentorship

  • Recruit, train, and lead a platform engineering team in India to expand and scale global engineering capabilities.

  • Provide technical mentorship to engineers in DevOps practices, cloud architecture, and automation frameworks.

  • Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement through mentoring, enablement sessions, and collaboration across teams.

• Governance & Compliance

  • Establish governance protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards like PHI/PII (e.g., SOC2, ISO27001).

  • Implement monitoring solutions (e.g., New Relic) to ensure operational resilience and platform reliability.

  • Create and manage dashboards to track key metrics, such as platform usage, test case coverage, and incident prevention rates.

• Operational Excellence

  • Promote the adoption of ITIL-based processes for change management and incident response.

  • Work with production support teams to ensure smooth deployments and minimize downtime.

  • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring issues and implement strategies to prevent future occurrences.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Required:

  • 10+ years of experience in platform or quality engineering with a focus on test automation frameworks.

  • Proven expertise in Jira/X-Ray integration for SDLC traceability.

  • Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/SAFe) and modern DevOps tools like Jenkins, Argo CD, Playwright, Pact Broker, and JMeter.

  • Familiarity with AI-driven tools like Windsurf IDE or Cursor IDE for optimizing code quality and analysis.

  • Demonstrated experience in building and managing offshore teams (preferably in India) to support global engineering operations.

Technical Skills:

• Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in AWS and Azure (architecture certifications ).

• Programming: Strong scripting skills in C#, Python, JavaScript, or Java for automated test development.

• CI/CD: Expertise in optimizing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or equivalent tools.

Certifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect.

• ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Certification.

• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification.

Company DescriptionWe specialize in staffing exceptional IT Professionals to industry leading companies in the US and abroad. Through our dedicated and ethical approach, we represent the finest employers and professionals in the marketplace today. This position is with one of our clients.Company DescriptionWe specialize in staffing exceptional IT Professionals to industry leading companies in the US and abroad. Through our dedicated and ethical approach, we represent the finest employers and professionals in the marketplace today. This position is with one of our clients.