Head of Platform Engineering and Cloud
US-FL-Coral Gables
US
Req #: 2905
Type: Full Time
Overview: The Head of Platform Engineering and Cloud is accountable for building and operating the core platform that underpins all Allvue products and the production environments through which clients experience them. This includes ownership of the platform layer (data, APIs, AI/ML systems, business logic, and agentic workflows), the cloud infrastructure and production environments used to deliver SaaS solutions, and the developer experience and internal platform capabilities that enable engineering velocity. The role leads multiple teams and functions, driving a cohesive platform strategy that supports high-velocity product development, AI innovation, and mission-critical client delivery in a regulated fintech environment. It requires deep technical expertise, operational rigor, and executive leadership to balance innovation speed with uptime, scalability, and risk management. Responsibilities: * Demonstrated ability to operate at an executive level with ownership of enterprise-scale platform and cloud environments * Proven track record of leading multi-layered engineering organizations across multiple functional domains * Strong decision-making authority acrossoperations and engineering standards with enterprise impact * Demonstrated ability to influence enterprise architecture direction in partnership with Architecture leadership * Ability to align technical strategy with business outcomes in a regulated, high-scale environment Technical & Systems Proficiency * Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and API architectures * Experience with data platforms, pipelines, and governance frameworks * Familiarity with AI/ML infrastructure and lifecycle management * Expertise in DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code practices Qualifications: * 12+ years of engineering experience with significant experience in platform engineering * 5+ years in senior leadership roles (Director/VP) managing multi-layered teams in a global environment * Proven experience building and operating large-scale, cloud-native platforms * Experience supporting AI/ML or data-intensive systems in production * Experience in fintech, capital markets, or regulated SaaS environments strongly preferred Language Skills * Executive-level written and verbal communication * Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business and executive stakeholders
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