Platform Engineering Manager / Tech & Platform

Platform Engineering Manager / Tech & Platform

PCI Energy Solutions, a thriving global company, is seeking a Platform Engineering Manager / Tech & Platform to join our team. The ideal candidate will lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers and platform specialists, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with people management and strategic ownership of the software delivery lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on Kubernetes-based platforms and modern platform engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers and platform specialists, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture.
• Own the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software and platform initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners (product, design, operations, security, and leadership) to define requirements, priorities, and technical direction.
• Design, build, and evolve cloud-native platforms with strong standards for reliability, scalability, observability, and security.
• Lead the orchestration and management of Kubernetes clusters, applying deep expertise in containerization, GitOps workflows, and modern deployment strategies.
• Drive adoption and continuous improvement of modern development practices, including CI/CD pipelines, source control, developer tooling, and automation.
• Champion best practices across the SDLC using tools such as GitLab, JIRA, and Confluence.
• Ensure high code quality and system reliability through architectural reviews, code reviews, and adherence to best practices and standards.
• Design and implement secure software solutions and promote security-first engineering practices.
• Manage team capacity, resource allocation, and timelines, providing accurate estimates and tracking delivery against milestones.
• Communicate project status, risks, and solutions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, efficiency, and developer experience.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and operational ownership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience designing, developing, and delivering software applications, including experience on large-scale systems.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex technical projects.
• Strong experience in platform engineering, including building and operating internal platforms or shared infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration, including hands-on experience managing production clusters.
• Solid foundation in GitOps and modern software delivery pipelines.
• Experience with Docker and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience with AWS or other major cloud providers is preferred.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks such as Crossplane, CDK, or similar is a plus.
• Strong programming background, particularly in Java and Python; professional Java certification is a plus.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and project management tools.
• Strong documentation skills, including process documentation and monitoring/metrics definition.
• Able to translate business and user needs into technical solutions and reliable delivery estimates.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to apply sound engineering judgment within business constraints.