Senior Director, Platform

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Director, Platform to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This leader will guide the platform engineering vision and set the architectural direction for a scalable, governed, API-first environment. The role will be central to shifting the organization away from application-centric integration toward reusable platform capabilities that improve speed, effectiveness, and long-term reliability. You will also partner closely with Product Management, executive stakeholders, and engineering teams to support platform adoption, monetization, and ecosystem growth.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Own and articulate the platform engineering strategy and architectural priorities.
• Transition the organization toward a governed, API-first platform from application-centric integration.
• Cultivate an engineering culture that emphasizes speed and effectiveness in platform utilization.
• Lead and grow the Platform Engineering team, including hiring top talent and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Operate the platform as a first-class product, ensuring strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Define and create reusable capabilities, integrating data science for operational efficiency.
• Establish world-class reliability standards within the platform and ensure scalability alongside growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on platform engineering and distributed systems.
• Proven track record of leading and scaling senior engineering teams in complex environments.
• Deep technical expertise in API design, microservices, and full API lifecycle management.
• Experience monetizing platforms and building third-party developer ecosystems.
• Hands-on background executing AI-enhanced platform strategies and modern development practices.
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, Kubernetes, and languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with Product Management and executive stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits with 24/7 virtual healthcare access.
• RRSP/401K matching plan and a Variable Incentive Plan for financial security.
• Flexible vacation policy and additional time-off options to promote work-life balance.
• Support for remote work with allowances and enhanced leave options for new parents.

Pay

$160,000 – $200,000 annually