job summary: Develops, manages and mentors platform engineering and operations teams providing direction, oversight, training and guidance. Responsible for delivering and supporting platform, system and infrastructure solutions, including design, architecture, development oversight, and coordination with other engineering functions to deliver the overall solution. Supports, advises, and implements industry operational best practices. Manages technical projects and programs, working closely with product owners, platform engineers and cross functional technical teams to develop and track release milestones and schedule. Essential Functions Establishes, drives and executes team roadmap by planning, tracking, and monitoring priorities for the team in collaboration with product teams, Technology Leadership and business unitsCollaborates with team members to establish performance goals and monitors status, conducts performance reviews, and provides coachingAligns organizational goals, practices, and projects with enabling technology to support technology strategyWorks closely with leaders to understand the service requirements of customers and other key stakeholders and delivers IT strategies and solutions to meet or exceed expectationsEstablishes and maintains working relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure quality, best pricing, delivery, and timelinessManages team financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, and scheduling expenditures. Analyzes variances and implements corrective actionIncorporates site reliability and sustainability into all aspects of work, including providing guidance on how solutions are implemented throughout the team and creates team standardsAdvises on high quality software engineering and/or DevOps practices towards developing infrastructure and pipelines Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in computer science or management information systems or related field, or equivalent relevant experienceTen years of experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, application development or enterprise systems infrastructurePrior supervisory experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Advanced knowledge of infrastructure and platform technologies, such as Windows, Linux, AWS, Azure, O365, Networking and Data Center InfrastructureExceptional understanding of architectural artifacts such as logical diagrams, data flow diagrams, and infrastructure diagramsExcellent presentation skillsExcellent project management and analytical skillsWritten and verbal communication skills across a variety of audiences, both technical and nontechnicalExcellent ability to lead the introduction and adoption of modern ecosystems with constantly evolving customer expectationsExcellent ability to influence and drive solution designs, architecture, and engineering decisionsPython, Bash, PowerShell, or similar programming skillsKnowledge of container management systems such as ECS or KubernetesExcellent database management knowledge, including Amazon RDSUnderstanding of networking and Internet protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP and distributed networks location: DES MOINES, Iowa job type: Permanent salary: $140,000 - 160,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Develops, manages and mentors platform engineering and operations teams providing direction, oversight, training and guidance. Responsible for delivering and supporting platform, system and infrastructure solutions, including design, architecture, development oversight, and coordination with other engineering functions to deliver the overall solution. Supports, advises, and implements industry operational best practices. Manages technical projects and programs, working closely with product owners, platform engineers and cross functional technical teams to develop and track release milestones and schedule. Essential Functions Establishes, drives and executes team roadmap by planning, tracking, and monitoring priorities for the team in collaboration with product teams, Technology Leadership and business unitsCollaborates with team members to establish performance goals and monitors status, conducts performance reviews, and provides coachingAligns organizational goals, practices, and projects with enabling technology to support technology strategyWorks closely with leaders to understand the service requirements of customers and other key stakeholders and delivers IT strategies and solutions to meet or exceed expectationsEstablishes and maintains strong working relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure quality, best pricing, delivery, and timelinessManages team financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, and scheduling expenditures. Analyzes variances and implements corrective actionIncorporates site reliability and sustainability into all aspects of work, including providing guidance on how solutions are implemented throughout the team and creates team standardsAdvises on high quality software engineering and/or DevOps practices towards developing infrastructure and pipelines qualifications: Experience level: ManagerMinimum 10 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors skills: sreAWS Cloud Formationpython Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.