Director of Engineering - Platform

Director of Engineering - Platform at Atlas

Atlas is an Employer-of-Record (EOR) provider offering the HR and compliance infrastructure essential for companies to expand internationally. We take care of the complex, behind-the-scenes work, allowing companies to focus on the strategies that drive their success. We are For People, By People.

The future of work is borderless, and so are we. Our people are located around the globe—in the U.S., the UK, India, Colombia, China, and beyond. Diversity and belonging are not just values; they are who we are.

We are also committed to making a positive impact. Through our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact initiative, we are addressing our environmental footprint and promoting social responsibility. Our impact program is central to our vision and culture, focusing on employee wellness, diversity, charitable work, and ethical corporate governance.

If you are interested in working in a people-centric, global organization, apply below.

We are looking for a hands-on Director of Engineering - Platform who thrives on building scalable cloud-native solutions while leading high-performing technical teams. This role combines software development, platform architecture, and Dev Ops to drive innovation, automation, and reliability across our SaaS infrastructure.

• Technical and strategic leadership:
  Provide direction, mitigate risks, and offer solutions tailored to business needs, from workload migrations to building advanced cloud-native solutions.
• Platform architecture and development:
  Collaborate with product owners and business partners to define requirements and evolve the architecture of a scalable and resilient B2B SaaS platform.
• Engineering team management:
  Build and lead a high-performing team focused on platform development and Dev Ops, ensuring development standards, best practices, and operational efficiency.
• Technical oversight and process optimization:
  Supervise feature development, technical design, and process streamlining to ensure high-quality and efficient product delivery.
• Dev Ops and automation:
  Lead strategies for CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), monitoring, and observability to enhance platform stability and scalability.
• Cloud and multi-cloud:
  Drive the evolution of cloud-native applications on AWS and Azure, ensuring portability, scalability, and resilience.
• Integrations and APIs:
  Define standards for system integrations and APIs, including the use of open-source and commercial solutions.
• Security and compliance:
  Implement security best practices by design and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience managing global technical development teams (5-20 people).
• Hands-on experience in Platform and Dev Ops:
  Strong technical background with practical expertise in cloud infrastructure, observability, CI/CD, security, and scalable architecture.
• 8+ years of development experience using technologies from our stack:
  React, Type Script, Node.js, Postgres, Git Hub, C#, Terraform, Remix/React Router, Tailwind CSS, React-Aria-Components, Vite, Vitest, AWS/Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). Open to code although being a Director.
• Deep commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement, with a hands-on approach to architectural design and problem-solving.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills, able to take full ownership of challenges and responsibilities.
• Experience with SQL/No
  
  SQL databases and scalable architectures.
• Agile mindset and innovation-driven approach, constantly exploring new technologies and best practices.

• Inspiring leadership that fosters team growth and continuous improvement.
• Product and platform mindset, focused on scalability, reliability, and automation.
• Ability to lead discussions on complex solution design trade-offs and drive conflict resolution.
• A passionate hands-on IT professional with expertise in development and Dev Ops
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, even in high-pressure situations.
• Cross-funct…