Head of Platform Engineering

About the job Company Overview: Our client is an HRTech software service (B2B SaaS) company headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. Founded in 2018. It is one of the fastest-growing start-ups in the region and is backed by Surge and Sequoia Capital. They have a global presence and are trusted by thousands of businesses in over 130 countries. The goal is to transform the entire hiring process by making it simple, efficient, and enjoyable for recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates alike. The mission is to offer the best-in-class AI-powered technologies to empower small, medium, and large businesses in their staffing & recruitment transformation Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Platform Engineering to join our leadership team. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this role is pivotal in driving the technical strategy and execution of our platform infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Software Engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), infrastructure management, solutions architecture, and scaling. You will be responsible for building and maintaining a robust, secure, and scalable multi-tenant platform that powers our global B2B SaaS solution. This is a hands-on role that requires both strategic vision and the ability to dive deep into technical challenges. Responsibilities Lead and Manage the Platform Engineering Initiatives Define and execute the technical roadmap for platform infrastructure, observability, and developer experience Drive DevOps, SRE, and Infrastructure initiatives to ensure platform reliability and performance Foster a culture of automation, observability, and continuous improvement Architect and Implement Scalable Solutions Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure solutions. Establish architectural guidelines and best practices for the platform Ensure optimal performance and scalability across all regions Own Platform Reliability and Operations Define and maintain SLOs/SLIs/SLAs for critical platform services Implement comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions Design and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans Lead incident response and post-mortem processes Optimize Platform Performance and Costs Implement strategies to optimize infrastructure costs without compromising quality. Monitor and improve platform performance metrics Resolve Technical Debt Identify areas of technical debt and develop plans to address them Refactor legacy systems to improve maintainability and performance Ensure Security and Compliance Implement security best practices and maintain security posture Ensure compliance with SOC 2 and other relevant standards Lead security audits and remediation efforts Enable Developer Productivity Work closely with cross-functional teams to align platform architecture with business goals. Build and maintain efficient CI/CD pipelines Improve developer experience through tooling and automation Establish infrastructure as code practices Create and maintain technical documentation Hands-On Technical Leadership Be actively involved in solving complex technical issues Contribute to codebases as needed to drive projects forward Requirements Technical Expertise Proven experience managing Kubernetes clusters and expertise in container orchestration. Experience with observability tools (e.g., DataDog, Prometheus, Grafana) Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation Experience in Database optimization and management experience (especially for multi-tenant architectures) Extensive knowledge of AWS services, including EKS, Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, Glue, Redshift, and ElastiCache Strong experience with GitOps workflows and tools, particularly ArgoCD Demonstrated expertise in CI/CD pipelines and automation Solid software engineering background with proficiency in Python (backend). Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern JS frameworks (Vue.js, Angular.js, React.js) is a plus. Strong focus on security practices and implementations Experience with multi-tenant architecture patterns and best practices Leadership Skills At least 7+ years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, infrastructure management, or related fields Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to drive velocity Highly accountable and responsible, with a strong work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile Proven ability to balance technical debt with feature development Soft Skills Fluent in English Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment Capable of strategic thinking while also being detail-oriented Hands-on approach with the ability to solve complex technical issues independently Proactive, energetic, and understands the importance of making an impact Technical Environment & Stack Our engineering team leverages a variety of modern technologies. While working with the company, you can expect to be exposed to the following stack Infrastructure: Kubernetes (EKS) for container orchestration AWS as our primary cloud provider GitOps deployment model with ArgoCD Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Multi-tenant architecture Observability stack (Datadog, Sentry, Atatus) Backend: Python; Web Frameworks: Python frameworks including Django, Fast API; Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, and Redis Other: RabbitMQ, Celery Frontend: Javascript/TypeScript. Vue.js Working with the company This role is based at our Bangkok office in the heart of the city center As a team of diverse cultures and nationalities, English language proficiency is required We enjoy collaborating in person and the team is working on-site Why you'll enjoy working with the company Well-funded start-up backed by Surge & Sequoia Be part of one of the fastest-growing B2B SaaS start-ups in the region You will be collaborating with talented individuals in the industry Join a lively and highly international team Indulge in a challenging and innovative working culture Attractive medical healthcare plan Multiple-Entry Visa, Work Permit and Relocation Package as open for expatriate Personal development allowance 2 weeks of work from anywhere per year Regular fun team-building activities & Company trip Get to know our product: Demo Video: www.youtube.com/watch/Manatal_Demo Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Manatal Interested and Excited Candidates can apply here: https://www.careers-page.com/manatal/job/QY4WW77V Manatal Hiring : At Manatal, we are dedicated to building an intuitive AI-powered application tracking system to streamline and transform the entire hiring and recruitment process. We are devoted to attracting the best talent worldwide to join our team and take pride in being an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, age, citizenship or other class protected by applicable law.