PROFILE OVERVIEW

saas.group is seeking an innovative Head of Platform to lead the development and optimization of our platform infrastructure. You will oversee a Platform team, strategically deploying resources to support our acquired SaaS brands while collaborating with a Senior Platform Engineer to integrate tools like AWS, GitHub Enterprise and more. The focus will be on implementing zero-trust principles, leveraging open-source tools, and delivering scalable, secure, and efficient solutions to empower engineering teams across our portfolio.

• Lead and mentor the Platform team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation while strategically deploying resources to support acquired and portfolio companies.
• Develop and execute a yearly roadmap that connects strategic goals to day-to-day operations, while managing and optimizing the platform budget, balancing infrastructure costs and tool investments.
• Champion zero-trust security principles across the platform, ensuring robust identity verification and least-privilege access, leveraging Google Workspace as an IdP.
• Oversee the integration and optimization of key tools, including AWS, GitHub Enterprise, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring solutions to maximize efficiency and reliability.
• Partner with acquired brands to address infrastructure challenges, deliver custom automation tools, and advocate best practices while respecting individual company needs.
• Define and track platform performance through KPIs, dashboards, and data-driven automation, ensuring scalability and operational efficiency.
• Drive the adoption of open-source solutions to enhance scalability, cost-efficiency, and platform innovation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, finance, and leadership, to align platform initiatives with broader business objectives.