VP of Platform Engineering

ABOUT US Recruitics Talent Intelligence and Acquisition Platform unites data, AI, and automation that make modern hiring possible — helping Enterprise organizations predict what’s coming next, attract the right talent, and convert talent anywhere. We’re big believers in teamwork, curiosity, and doing work that actually makes an impact. If you love solving problems, thinking creatively, and helping companies build amazing teams, you’re going to love it here. OVERVIEW We are seeking a Vice President of Platform Engineering to lead the design, evolution, and operational excellence of our cloud-native infrastructure and developer platform. This role is responsible for building and scaling the foundational systems that power our applications, data platforms, and AI-driven services. You will oversee Kubernetes architecture, infrastructure-as-code strategy, CI/CD systems, observability, reliability engineering, and cloud performance optimization across a complex AWS-based environment. Our platform stack includes Kubernetes (EKS, Vcluster), Apache Spark workloads, Snowflake analytics, Airflow orchestration, and Java-based microservices. You will lead the teams that ensure this ecosystem is scalable, secure, resilient, and engineered for long-term performance. This is a hands-on executive role for someone who understands distributed systems deeply, thinks in terms of architecture and platform leverage, and can elevate engineering standards across the organization. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Platform Architecture & Strategy Define and execute the long-term platform engineering vision across cloud, data, and application infrastructure. Own Kubernetes (EKS) architecture, cluster strategy, multi-environment governance, and workload isolation patterns (including Vcluster strategy). Lead infrastructure modernization and simplification initiatives to reduce technical debt and increase scalability. Establish engineering standards for microservices deployment, resource management, and platform resiliency. Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering Oversee AWS infrastructure design across compute, storage, networking, and data services. Drive Infrastructure-as-Code maturity using Terraform and GitOps principles. Ensure platform environments are secure, observable, and highly available. Lead capacity planning, performance engineering, and system reliability improvements. DevOps, CI/CD & Developer Enablement Own CI/CD platform strategy and deployment pipelines to improve velocity and reduce operational friction. Improve developer experience through self-service infrastructure tooling and automation. Oversee containerization standards (Docker, Helm, ArgoCD) and release management best practices. Champion automation-first operational processes to reduce manual intervention and toil. Data & Distributed Systems Platform Provide architectural oversight for Spark-based distributed compute workloads. Guide optimization of Airflow orchestration and Snowflake data platform usage. Ensure data-intensive workloads are engineered for performance and scale. Standardize patterns for resource efficiency across compute-heavy systems. Reliability, Observability & Security Establish SRE best practices including SLOs, SLAs, incident management, and performance monitoring. Oversee implementation of observability stack (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, etc.). Ensure security and compliance standards are embedded in platform design. Improve resilience and disaster recovery strategies. Leadership & Organizational Development Build and lead a high-performing Platform Engineering organization. Mentor senior engineers and platform leads. Collaborate closely with Engineering, Data, and Security leadership. Create a culture of operational excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement. REQUIREMENTS 12+ years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, or DevOps. 5+ years leading platform or infrastructure teams at scale. Deep expertise in AWS architecture and cloud-native systems. Technical Skills: Strong hands-on knowledge of Kubernetes (EKS) and distributed systems. Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform), CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps. Familiarity with Spark, Airflow, and large-scale data processing systems. Experience supporting Java-based microservices in containerized environments. Strong understanding of observability, performance engineering, and reliability principles. Proven ability to scale infrastructure while improving operational efficiency. Soft Skills: Excellent executive communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in high-growth SaaS environments. Background in platform modernization or cloud transformation initiatives. Exposure to AI/ML infrastructure workloads. Experience implementing platform cost governance frameworks. FinOps familiarity within engineering organizations. WHY JOIN US? At Recruitics, you’ll have the opportunity to take full ownership of design within a cutting-edge team focused on leveraging AI and data to transform the recruitment marketing landscape. You’ll be joining a creative and collaborative environment where your work will directly impact our clients’ success and you will have opportunities for career growth, professional development, and continuous learning. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salaries with growth incentives Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance #AnywhereAugust - We support remote work experiences to expand perspectives and personal growth 15 Vacation Days, 5 Flex Days, 5 Sick Days, and remote work options year-round Fully paid parental leave for both parents Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day Winter Recess between Christmas and New Years Commuter and Parking Benefits through Wage Works Eligible to contribute to your 401(K) Retirement Plan after six (6) months of employment. Employee Assistance Programs to support your day to day LOCATION Remote in the USA COMPENSATION Comp Range: $200,000 - $250,000 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND ACCESSIBLE WORKPLACE Recruitics is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by State and Federal law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible process for all individuals. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process due to a disability, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a timely and respectful manner. Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply. 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