Director, Platform Engineering

Scout Motors   

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

Scout is all about respect.  Respect for the environment by developing all-electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location.  Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation.  Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers.  And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. 

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply below.

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for the DevOps, SRE, and Data team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable and secure cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Drive automation initiatives and implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enable efficient and reliable software delivery.
• Champion the use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager.
• Implement robust monitoring solutions and incident response procedures to ensure high availability, performance, and security of cloud services.
• Work closely with security teams to implement best practices for cloud security. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and QA teams to streamline workflows, improve release processes, and enhance overall productivity.
• Develop and execute strategies for optimizing cloud costs, including resource utilization analysis, cost allocation, and budget management.
• Mentor team members, foster a culture of learning, and facilitate skill development to enhance the capabilities of the Cloud Platform Engineering team.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events occasionally. We will consider remote applicants for this role. Applicants should expect that the role may require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and be able to travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

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What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scouts to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here’s what else you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in cloud platform engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Deep knowledge of infrastructure DevOps practices, automation tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Deep understanding of DevOps methodologies, Agile practices, and collaboration tools.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Familiarity with machine learning and AI technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Relevant certifications (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, etc.) are a plus.
• Experience in a greenfield project environment is a plus.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create