Head of Platform Engineering
Core
Own the non-AI core of the platform including workflow orchestration, data processing, API services, and infrastructure for financial services data integrations.
Role type
Head of Platform Engineering (Player-coach)
Builds
Workflow orchestration engine, data processing pipelines, core platform services, audit trails, and governance layers for enterprise financial customers.
Domain
Financial Services / Platform Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Python or Java, Temporal or Cadence, distributed systems, microservices, Azure or AWS, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Docker, REST/GraphQL API design, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Preferred skills
Financial data processing, event sourcing, CQRS, data encryption, Kafka/event streaming, multi-tenant SaaS, LLM integration patterns
Technologies
Temporal, Cadence, Postgres, Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Kafka, Service Bus, Kinesis
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the platform engineering team; design workflow orchestration layer; build core data processing pipelines; develop REST/GraphQL APIs and connector layers; establish reliability and governance practices.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC transitioning to technical leadership