Manager, Platform Engineering (IDP) (Chicago)
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Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsSoftware DevelopersComputer and Information Systems ManagersArchitectural and Engineering ManagersInformation Technology Project ManagersIndustries:
Software PublishersOther Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionArchitectural, Engineering, and Related ServicesRestaurants and Other Eating PlacesOffice Furniture (including Fixtures) ManufacturingManager, Platform Engineering (IDP)Salary: Open + BonusLocation: Chicago, ILHybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote*We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role*QualificationsBachelor's degree7+ years in platform engineering, DevOps, or related infrastructure/tooling disciplines3+ years in an engineering leadership or management roleHands-on experience with Internal Developer Portals such as Backstage plugin development, service catalog configuration, and software templatesExperience building developer tooling and self-service workflows on top of existing platform infrastructureStrong GitOps experience managing infrastructure and application delivery through Git-based workflowsExperience in DevOps tooling such as: Terraform, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, Artifactory and CI/CD pipeline designExperience with Kubernetes (K8s) and HelmExperience with AWS foundational services: VPCs, Security Groups, EC2, RDS, S3, KMS, IAM, and AWS CLIDevelopment experience in Node.js, TypeScript, React or PythonExperience with Agile methodologies, including as a Product OwnerAble to treat a platform as a product with roadmaps, backlogs, and user researchResponsibilitiesLeads a product-focused pod within Platform Engineering, building tooling and workflows on top of the existing internal platform to enable developer experience across the organization.This role combines engineering leadership with product ownership.The ideal candidate has a strong Developer or DevOps background and hands-on experience with IDP portals such as Backstage.Acts as Product Owner: defines the DevX roadmap, manages the backlog, and leads sprint planning and reviewsEngages engineering teams as internal customers gather requirements and drive adoption of developer toolingSponsors code reviews and drives continuous improvement effortsParticipates in creation and review of user stories, providing input on effort estimation and architecture/designAdvocates for Agile best practices across the SDLCConducts proofs of concept using emerging developer experience technologiesPerforms risk analyses and recommends quality improvementsOversees onboarding and ongoing team training