Sr Infrastructure/Platform Engineering Manager

Remote

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Government Technology, Public Sector, ConsultingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in platform development, with a minimum of 3 years in formal management roles leading sizable technical teams and strategic initiatives. Proven experience leading platform or infrastructure engineering teams, establishing strategic vision, and delivering robust platforms is required. Advanced skillsets in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), automation, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools are necessary. The role also requires the ability to collaborate across technical and management teams, communicate complex concepts clearly, solicit feedback for platform improvement, and possess strong analytical thinking for technical challenges, process improvements, and the introduction of new tools or methodologies. A solid understanding of security principles, risk management, and regulatory/audit requirements is also essential.

Responsibilities

The Infrastructure/Platform Engineering Manager will lead and manage a team of platform engineers, providing coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities while setting clear goals and managing performance. Responsibilities include fostering a positive, inclusive culture, supporting employee well-being, and aligning team efforts with organizational goals. The manager will collaborate closely with development, operations, security, and architect engineers to identify needs and deliver scalable and secure platform solutions. They will contribute directly to the design, architecture, and implementation of platform features, manage platform engineering budgets, coordinate resource allocation, and optimize costs for cloud and on-premise infrastructure. Additionally, the role involves defining and enforcing platform engineering standards, documentation, automated workflows, and compliance requirements, as well as ensuring thorough documentation and facilitating knowledge sharing across technical teams.

Skills

Infrastructure Engineering

Platform Engineering

Cloud Infrastructure

System Design

System Architecture

Developer Productivity

Platform Reliability

Scalability

Security

Human-Centered Design

Modern Engineering Practices

Nava

Develops software for government service improvement

About Nava

Nava Public Benefit Corporation focuses on improving the delivery of government services through user-friendly software solutions. The company partners with federal, state, and local government agencies to enhance the digital experience for citizens, making services more accessible and effective. Nava's approach involves service design and software development, often resulting in long-term contracts where they provide ongoing support and improvements. They gained initial recognition for their work on HealthCare.gov and have since expanded to other public programs. A key aspect of Nava's operations is its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that their workforce reflects the communities they serve. The goal of Nava is to build trust between the government and citizens by transforming how services are delivered, especially during critical times.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$2.1MTotal Funding

DEBT_PPCompany Stage

Government & Public Sector, Social ImpactIndustries

201-500Employees