Platform Engineering Manager

2 months ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa NTT Full time

Make a difference with NTT DATA
Be part of a company that is redefining possibilities. We are recognized for our technical proficiency and pioneering innovations, making a significant impact on our clients and society. Our work environment promotes diversity and inclusion – it’s a space where you can develop, belong, and excel.

Your role at NTT DATA

As the Engineering Lead for Platforms, you will take charge of providing strategic direction in the design, implementation, and upkeep of our organization's technology platforms. This position entails supervising a team of platform engineers, establishing technical guidelines, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure ongoing enhancement of our infrastructure. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership abilities, technical knowledge, and a proven history of successfully guiding platform engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Technical Leadership: Spearhead the formulation and execution of the organization’s platform engineering strategy. Offer technical leadership and direction to the platform engineering team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Team Leadership: Oversee and mentor a team of platform engineers, nurturing a collaborative and high-performance culture. Conduct regular performance evaluations, set objectives, and provide constructive feedback. Infrastructure Design: Supervise the architecture and implementation of scalable and dependable technology platforms. Work with cross-functional teams to comprehend business needs and contribute to architectural decisions. Cloud Management: Provide expert guidance in managing and optimizing cloud resources on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Implement and uphold advanced best practices for cloud architecture, security, and cost management. Automation Development: Lead the creation and maintenance of sophisticated automation scripts utilizing tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar technologies. Orchestration Processes: Establish robust orchestration methods to automate intricate deployment and configuration workflows. Security Oversight: Develop and enforce comprehensive security protocols and compliance standards for infrastructure components. Lead the organization’s initiatives in maintaining a secure and compliant technological environment. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership, product teams, and other stakeholders to align platform engineering efforts with business goals. Act as a vital link between the platform engineering team and other business units. Incident Management: Direct incident response efforts, engage in complex troubleshooting, and contribute to resolving critical system issues. Proactive Problem Solving: Identify and address potential challenges to ensure system stability. Application Lifecycle Oversight: Lead the establishment and maintenance of processes, procedures, and governance. Ensure compliance requirements are met while continuously improving the environment. Ensure that all solutions are on supported versions, software is fully licensed, and that upgrades are planned timely. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams (cross-functional, software, platform, security, data, architecture, and DevSecOps) to ensure successful delivery of outcomes. Performance Monitoring: Enhance existing alerts and reports, and implement additional appropriate monitoring to ensure all critical systems and processes are tracked for availability and reliability.

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Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in platform engineering, system administration, or a related role. Proven experience managing and leading a team of platform engineers. Expert proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and extensive experience with automation tools. In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and advanced cloud services. Strong expertise in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide technical teams and collaborate with other stakeholders.

Required Experience:

Certification in cloud technologies, platform engineering, or related domains. Experience with advanced CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and version control systems (e.g., Git). Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices. Advanced knowledge of networking concepts and protocols. Strong SRE skills. Experience in the use and management of vendor-packaged software, including patching and upgrades. Experience with monitoring and observability architecture, tools, and maintenance of multi-vendor tool suite environments, ensuring compliance with published SLAs.

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize, and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation, and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

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