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DAT Solutions, LLC Senior Director, Platform Engineering & Operations in Seattle, Washington
About DAT DATis an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of innovation in transportation supply chain logistics for 45 years. We continue to transform the industry year over year, by deploying a suite of software solutions to millions of customers every day - customers who depend on DAT for the most relevant data and most accurate insights to help them make smarter business decisions and run their companies more profitably. We operate the largest marketplace of its kind in North America, with 400 million freights posted in 2022, and a database of $150 billion of annual global shipment market transaction data. Our headquarters are in Denver, CO, with additional offices in Missouri, Oregon, and Bangalore, India. For additional information, see www.DAT.com/company. Job Application Deadline: 11/29/2024 The Opportunity DAT is looking for a Sr. Director Platform Engineering & Operations to join our team working in Seattle, WA. Candidate profile DAT, a leading force in the freight and analytics industry, is seeking a visionary Sr. Director Platform Engineering & Operations to drive the technological guardrails and underpinning of how our engineering teams build and deliver products. At DAT, we're about revolutionizing the logistics landscape through innovation, precision, and strategic foresight. Our commitment to excellence has positioned us at the forefront of the industry, and we're looking for a leader who embodies our drive, creativity, and ambition. What You'll Do Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive DevOps strategy aligned with business objectives, ensuring that technology initiatives support and enhance organizational goals. Team Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of DevOps engineers, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities to foster a high-performing and motivated team. Infrastructure Optimization: Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of our infrastructure, leveraging automation, cloud technologies, and best practices to improve reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Drive the implementation and enhancement of CI/CD pipelines, enabling rapid and reliable software delivery while maintaining quality and security standards. Physical Infrastructure: Experience in managing on-premises data centers, including provisioning, maintenance, and optimization of hardware and networking infrastructure. Monitoring and Incident Response: Establish monitoring frameworks and incident response procedures to proactively identify and address issues, minimize downtime, and optimize system performance. Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with development, operations, and other cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, facilitate knowledge sharing, and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. Vendor Management: Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers to support our DevOps initiatives, ensuring alignment with business requirements and quality standards. Performance Measurement and Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the effectiveness of DevOps initiatives, providing regular reports and insights to senior management. Who You Are Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred. 10+ years in a senior leadership role within DevOps, infrastructure operations, or related fields. Proven track record of successfully leading and managing high-performing DevOps teams in complex, fast-paced environments. Deep expertise in cloud technologies (especially AWS) and infrastructure as code Strong understanding of CI/CD principles,