Reference #: 7090526
Overview:
We don't simply hire employees. We invest in them. When you work at Chatham, we empower you - offering professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career, no matter if you've been here for five months or 15 years. Chatham has worked hard to create a distinct work environment that values people, teamwork, integrity, and client service. You will have immediate opportunities to partner with talented subject matter experts, work on complex projects, and contribute to the value Chatham delivers every day.
Ourtechnologyteam is made upof a team of SoftwareEngineers, Testers, DevOps Engineers, Security Engineers, UX Designers, Quantitative Analysts and Data Base Analysts.We buildsoftware for our clients that range across multiple sectorsand industries as well as tools for our internal users to help them better serve our clients.Our team is a global team locatedin four different countries and multiple time zones. We interact daily with each other as well as our key business stakeholdersto ensure quality and speedy delivery of our product offerings.
In this role you will:
Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive cloud infrastructure strategy that supports the company's business goals and technological needs.
Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers and architects, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Cloud Architecture: Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery capabilities.
Vendor Management: Manage relationships with Managed Services Providers, Cloud Service Providers, and other key vendor partners, including negotiating contracts and ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
Security: Implement robust security measures to protect cloud infrastructure from threats and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, identifying and resolving issues to maintain optimal system functionality.
Budget Management: Develop and manage the cloud infrastructure budget, optimizing costs while delivering high-quality services.
Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and trends, recommending and implementing innovative solutions to enhance the company's cloud capabilities.
Collaboration: Work closely with other IT leaders and business stakeholders to integrate cloud strategies with overall IT and business plans. Builds and maintains relationships with key vendors and creates cost-effective contracts
Leads effective performance management and professional talent development across all respective departments
Contributors to your success:
Ideally you will have some, or most, of the following qualifications, but more importantly you have the desire,drive,and ability to learn and become a key contributor in these areas:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT infrastructure management, with at least 5 years in cloud infrastructure roles.
Extensive knowledge in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, security, and best practices.
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of successfully managing complex projects.
Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect are highly desirable.
Contributors to your success:
10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, including leading Cloud, DevOps, or SRE functions.
Proven track record building and scaling internal platforms or platform engineering functions in modern cloud environments.
Expertise in cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred), Container Orchestration, Terraform, CI/CD, and observability.
Strong understanding of site reliability principles, SLAs/SLIs/SLOs, and operational excellence.
Exceptional ability to influence and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
Passionate about developer experience, engineering efficiency, and building systems that scale.
Actively follows and consumes industry standards and trends
Preferred: Experience delivering platform capabilities in a regulated industry or financial services context, ideally with SOC1 & SOC2 compliance expertise.
Your impact:
The Director of Platform Engineering is responsible for leading the strategic planning, development, and management of the company's cloud infrastructure. This role involves overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud-based systems to ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability. The Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud strategies with business objectives and drive innovation in cloud technologies.
About Chatham Financial:
Chatham Financial is the largest independent financial risk management advisory and technology firm. A leader in debt and derivative solutions, Chatham provides clients with access to in-depth knowledge, innovative tools, and an incomparable team of close to 700 employees to help mitigate risks associated with interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity exposures. Founded in 1991, Chatham serves more than 3,000 companies across a wide range of industries - handling over $750 billion in transaction volume annually and helping businesses maximize their value in the capital markets, every day. To learn more, visit www.chathamfinancial.com.
Chatham Financial is an equal opportunity employer.
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