Senior Lead - Developer Experience Platform Engineering at Q2

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinTech, Banking, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 12 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with 8+ years of experience; or equivalent related work experience
Expert-level knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies (e.g., Helm, ArgoCD, service discovery)
Strong experience in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with deep understanding of IAM, VPC, container services, and networking
Proficiency in infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi) and CI/CD automation (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, or equivalent)
Proven ability to design and implement scalable, resilient systems used by other engineering teams
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across levels and disciplines without formal authority
Fluent written communication skills
Preferred
Experience contributing to platform strategies during cloud migrations or re-architecture efforts
Familiarity with GitOps, platform APIs, and internal developer portal frameworks
Experience in regulated environments (e.g., fintech, healthcare) with security and compliance considerations

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the architecture for core platform services including compute orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes or Nomad), service discovery, CI/CD, observability, secrets management, and infrastructure as code
Lead complex initiatives that cross team and organizational boundaries, from design through implementation and operationalization
Partner with software engineers and architects to deliver platform capabilities that improve developer velocity, system reliability, and security
Drive adoption of best practices around platform usage, including automation, testing, and resilience
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence through well-documented, reusable patterns and tools
Mentor and coach engineers across teams through design reviews, code pairing, and informal learning sessions
Evaluate and introduce new technologies that improve our platform’s performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability
Act as a technical advisor in incident response, root cause analysis, and long-term reliability planning

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

KubernetesNomadCI/CDObservabilitySecrets ManagementService DiscoveryPlatform EngineeringCloud NativeInfrastructure as Code

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary or compensation for this Senior Lead role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this position remote or does it require working from an office?

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What qualifications and experience are required for this role?

The role typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 12 years of related experience, or an advanced degree with equivalent experience.

What is the company culture like at Q2?

Q2 is passionate about its people, celebrates employees through events like the 'Circle of Awesomeness' award and Dodgeball for Charity, invests in growth via learning opportunities and mentorship, and fosters trust through fun and collaboration.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Lead position?

Strong candidates will have extensive experience in platform engineering, expertise in areas like Kubernetes, CI/CD, and observability, leadership in cross-team initiatives, and a passion for mentoring and driving best practices.

Q2

Digital banking solutions for financial institutions

About Q2

Q2 provides digital banking solutions tailored for regional and community financial institutions, alternative finance and leasing companies, and other financial technology firms. Their products include a range of digital banking services, banking as a service, and lending and leasing options that allow users to conduct transactions and interact with their financial institutions from any device, at any time. What sets Q2 apart from its competitors is its focus on empowering community banks and credit unions, helping them enhance their digital presence and improve user engagement. The company's goal is to strengthen diverse communities by supporting the financial institutions that serve them, enabling these institutions to grow and adapt beyond traditional limits.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2004Year Founded

$40.1MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Increased competition from fintechs could erode Q2's market share.

Rapid technological changes may outpace Q2's innovation capabilities.

Economic downturns could reduce financial institutions' spending on digital transformation.

Differentiation

Q2 offers a comprehensive suite of digital banking solutions for financial institutions.

Q2's Partner Accelerator Program enables rapid deployment of fintech integrations.

Q2 Engage focuses on personalized consumer banking experiences to enhance user engagement.

Upsides

Q2 powers 60% of Forbes' America's Best Banks, showcasing its solution effectiveness.

Integration with AI platforms like Personetics enhances personalized customer engagement.

Q2's platform helps financial institutions grow deposits without relying on interest rates.

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