We are seeking a strategic, execution-focused VP, Platform Engineering & Cloud Infrastructure to lead our infrastructure, platform engineering, platform support, and security teams through our next phase of growth. As VP, Platform Engineering & Cloud Infrastructure, you will be responsible for ensuring the security, scalability, availability, and performance of the d1g1t platform as we continue to expand.
Requirements
- Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for infrastructure, platform engineering, cloud operations, AI-enabled automation, and production support, aligned with company goals and growth trajectory.
- Drive scalability and performance of the d1g1t platform as we expand data volumes; deliver measurable improvements in uptime, latency, and system throughput.
- Set clear operational excellence objectives and metrics to improve reliability, incident management, automation, failure rates, SLAs compliance and cost efficiency
- Oversee the architecture, maintenance, and optimization of cloud infrastructure.
- Manage core platform services, including APIs, databases, data pipelines, and networking.
- Implement AI-driven cloud cost optimization, capacity forecasting, and intelligent scaling models to improve resource utilization and financial efficiency
- Lead infrastructure modernization efforts such as cloud cost optimization, self-service infrastructure, AI-enabled monitoring and self-recovery or platform re-architecture as required
- Ensure 24/7 operational readiness of production environments, supported by globally distributed cloud operations and support teams.
- Own the end-to-end incident response process, including escalation, coordination, root-cause analysis, and long-term remediation.
- Design, implement, and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity (BCP) strategies.
- Design and implement AI-powered operational capabilities, including AIOps, predictive monitoring, anomaly detection, automated root-cause analysis, and self-healing infrastructure
- Strengthen data integrity, privacy, protection, and access governance across all production systems.
- Ensure full compliance with relevant frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SEC/FINRA, and fintech data-protection requirements.
- Oversee relationships with vendors, negotiate contracts and optimize costs
- Manage team structure, budget planning, and resource allocation across multiple functional units
- Lead and scale high-performing teams across platform engineering, DevOps, cloud support and security functions.
Benefits
- Excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing Fintech startup
- Working in a culture of collaboration and innovation where your voice is valued and given importance
- Competitive compensation package with bonus and comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Fitness and Wellness Credit
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Hybrid work environment and flexible hours
- Ability to work abroad for up to 2 months in a year (some conditions apply)
