VP, Platform Engineering at Frontify | USA (Remote)
Company/Recruiter: Frontify
✦ AI Summary
Frontify is seeking a visionary and results-oriented VP, Platform Engineering to lead our engineering efforts and drive the technical vision for our groundbreaking brand platform.
Job Overview
As the VP, Platform Engineering, you will oversee the strategic direction and operational excellence of our core platform engineering teams. You will foster a culture of innovation, quality, and scalability while ensuring our technology infrastructure is robust, secure, and capable of supporting our rapidly growing global user base. This is a leadership position with significant impact on Frontify's product roadmap and overall technical strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the technical vision and strategy for Frontify's platform engineering.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of engineering managers and individual contributors.
- Drive the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure platform services.
- Establish and maintain best practices for software development, quality assurance, and operational excellence.
- Collaborate closely with product management, design, and other engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions.
- Oversee the technical roadmap, resource allocation, and project timelines.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within platform engineering or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated success in building and scaling complex, high-availability software platforms.
- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern microservices architectures.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
- A strategic thinker with a track record of translating business needs into technical solutions.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to lead and shape the technical future of a rapidly growing SaaS company.
- A fully remote work environment with flexibility and autonomy.
- A collaborative and supportive company culture that values innovation and impact.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional development opportunities and a chance to make a significant contribution to our success.