Senior Director, Platform Engineering & Operations

About DAT

DAT is an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of innovation in transportation supply chain logistics for 45 years. We continue to transform the industry year over year, by deploying a suite of software solutions to millions of customers every day - customers who depend on DAT for the most relevant data and most accurate insights to help them make smarter business decisions and run their companies more profitably. We operate the largest marketplace of its kind in North America, with 400 million freights posted in 2022, and a database of $150 billion of annual global shipment market transaction data. Our headquarters are in Denver, CO, with additional offices in Missouri, Oregon, and Bangalore, India. For additional information, see www.DAT.com/company.

Job Application Deadline: 11/29/2024

The Opportunity

DAT is looking for a Sr. Director Platform Engineering & Operations to join our team working in Seattle, WA. 

Candidate profile

DAT, a leading force in the freight and analytics industry, is seeking a visionary Sr. Director Platform Engineering & Operations to drive the technological guardrails and underpinning of how our engineering teams build and deliver products. At DAT, we're about revolutionizing the logistics landscape through innovation, precision, and strategic foresight. Our commitment to excellence has positioned us at the forefront of the industry, and we're looking for a leader who embodies our drive, creativity, and ambition.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive DevOps strategy aligned with business objectives, ensuring that technology initiatives support and enhance organizational goals.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of DevOps engineers, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities to foster a high-performing and motivated team.
• Infrastructure Optimization: Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of our infrastructure, leveraging automation, cloud technologies, and best practices to improve reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Drive the implementation and enhancement of CI/CD pipelines, enabling rapid and reliable software delivery while maintaining quality and security standards.
• Physical Infrastructure: Experience in managing on-premises data centers, including provisioning, maintenance, and optimization of hardware and networking infrastructure.
• Monitoring and Incident Response: Establish monitoring frameworks and incident response procedures to proactively identify and address issues, minimize downtime, and optimize system performance.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with development, operations, and other cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, facilitate knowledge sharing, and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Vendor Management: Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers to support our DevOps initiatives, ensuring alignment with business requirements and quality standards.
• Performance Measurement and Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the effectiveness of DevOps initiatives, providing regular reports and insights to senior management.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.
• 10+ years in a senior leadership role within DevOps, infrastructure operations, or related fields.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing high-performing DevOps teams in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Deep expertise in cloud technologies (especially AWS) and infrastructure as code 
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles, tools, and best practices, with hands-on experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset and a passion for driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, allocate resources effectively, and deliver results within established timelines and budgetary constraints.
• Proven track record moving on premises infrastructure to the cloud.
• Travel will be required to DAT office locations, trade shows, and more around 25-50%.

Why DAT?
DAT is an award winning employer of choice.

For starters, we have a hybrid work environment, but we also know what makes a great workplace. We have a time-tested and resolute set of operating values predicated on integrity, mutual respect, open communication, and executing with excellence. These values inform our strategic vision as much as any one of our products does. We’ve been an employer of choice in the Portland metropolitan area for four decades, and within one year of opening our Denver office, DAT was #26 on Built In Colorado’s 100 Best Places to Work In Colorado.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance
• Parental Leave
• Up to 20 days of paid time off starting in year one
• An additional 10 holidays of paid time off per calendar year
• 401k matching (immediately vested)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short- and Long-term disability sick leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional programs - Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Free TriMet transit pass (Beaverton Office)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work on impactful projects in a cutting-edge environment
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the trucking industry
• Employee Resource Groups

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

For Colorado-based candidates, in compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the minimum salary for this role is $220,000.00 + benefits. The maximum compensation for this role can vary significantly depending on your job-related skills and experience. DAT considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education and training, core skills, internal equity, and market and business elements when extending an offer.

DAT embraces the value of a diverse workforce, and believes it is a core strength of our company that we encourage those values in every DAT employee, at every level of our organization, regardless of tenure or rank. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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