VP, Platform Engineering

A middle-market private equity sponsor has partnered with the leadership team of a rapidly scaling enterprise software platform serving organizations that operate in complex, data-intensive environments. The company has developed a differentiated technology platform that helps customers streamline operational workflows, improve visibility across distributed systems, and drive more informed decision-making.As customer adoption continues to grow, the company is investing heavily in the scalability, reliability, and extensibility of its platform architecture. The next phase of growth will require a stronger engineering foundation capable of supporting increased product functionality, deeper analytics capabilities, and a growing base of enterprise customers.The Vice President of Platform Engineering will play a critical leadership role in strengthening the platform's technical foundation while building the engineering organization required to support continued product innovation and customer growth.This role offers a unique opportunity for an engineering leader to help shape the technical trajectory of a rapidly growing software platform while operating within the fast-paced, performance-oriented environment of a private equity-backed company.Market PositionThe company operates within a rapidly evolving segment of enterprise software focused on helping organizations manage increasingly complex operational data and workflows.Key strengths include:A cloud-based platform embedded within critical customer workflowsA rapidly expanding enterprise and mid-market customer baseHigh switching costs and strong customer retentionProprietary technology and deep domain expertise within its target marketsThe platform has become an increasingly important part of customers' operational infrastructure, creating strong long-term relationships and significant opportunities for product expansion.Multiple Growth DriversThe business has several strategic initiatives that will drive continued growth in the coming years.Key growth initiatives include:Expanding platform capabilities through new modules and integrationsStrengthening analytics and data visualization capabilitiesSupporting increased enterprise adoption across additional marketsEnhancing automation features that improve operational efficiency for customersThe company also sees opportunities to expand its platform through strategic acquisitions that add complementary technology capabilities.The private equity sponsor views technology scalability and engineering excellence as central to the company's long-term value creation strategy.Priority initiatives include:Modernizing elements of the platform architecture to support greater scaleImproving engineering velocity and release predictabilityStrengthening infrastructure reliability, security, and performanceBuilding a highly scalable development organization capable of supporting multiple product initiatives simultaneouslyThe Vice President of Platform Engineering will work closely with both the executive team and the private equity sponsor to ensure the company's technology platform continues to evolve in ways that support both product innovation and operational scalability.COMPANY DESCRIPTIONThe company provides enterprise software solutions designed to help organizations manage operational complexity and improve visibility across critical business processes.Its platform integrates data from multiple systems and provides real-time analytics that enable customers to make more informed operational decisions.The company's technology has become deeply embedded within customer operations and supports a wide range of industries with complex operational environments. The business operates with a recurring SaaS revenue model and continues to expand its footprint across North America.The private equity sponsor is focused on accelerating growth through continued product investment, technology innovation, and selective acquisitions.POSITION DESCRIPTIONReporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the Vice President of Platform Engineering will lead the engineering organization responsible for building, maintaining, and scaling the company's core platform infrastructure.Key areas of focus include:Engineering LeadershipBuild and lead high-performing engineering teams across multiple product areasDevelop engineering leaders and strengthen technical depth within the organizationEstablish a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellenceEvaluate and evolve the company's platform architecture to support future growthImprove system reliability, performance, and scalabilityPartner with DevOps and infrastructure teams to strengthen cloud infrastructure and deployment practicesImprove development velocity and release predictabilityImplement modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and performance monitoringEstablish engineering metrics that provide visibility into delivery performance and product qualityCross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with product leadership to align engineering resources with strategic prioritiesPartner with customer-facing teams to ensure product reliability and performance meet enterprise expectationsCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSEducation / ExperienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field15+ years of experience in software engineering roles8+ years leading engineering teams in SaaS or enterprise software environmentsTechnical ExpertiseDeep experience with cloud-based platforms and distributed systemsStrong understanding of scalable software architectureExperience improving engineering processes and development infrastructureLeadership & ExecutionProven ability to build and scale engineering organizationsExperience managing multiple engineering teams and product initiatives simultaneouslyStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teamsPrivate Equity OrientationComfort operating in fast-paced, performance-driven environmentsAbility to balance technical excellence with commercial prioritiesLOCATIONUnited States - hybrid preferred.TRAVELApproximately 15 - 20%.COMPENSATIONPerformance-based bonusEquity participation aligned with enterprise value creation#J-18808-Ljbffr