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VP, Cloud & Platform Engineering
IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services
Remote, Missouri, 63108
Direct Hire
Ref.: 141527
Job Summary
Our client a leading Technology provider is seeking a VP, Cloud & Platform Engineering to join their team! This position is remote.
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on VP, Cloud & Platform Engineering to define and execute the future-state technology vision for a fast-growing organization. This leader will be responsible for modernizing infrastructure, optimizing cloud spend, and building a scalable, high-performing platform that supports data, AI, and product innovation. This role goes beyond traditional infrastructure leadership, owning the transformation to a cloud-native, AI-enabled ecosystem while elevating engineering maturity across a globally distributed team.
Core Responsibilities
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.
Marketing Disclosure
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy
Our client a leading Technology provider is seeking a VP, Cloud & Platform Engineering to join their team! This position is remote.
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on VP, Cloud & Platform Engineering to define and execute the future-state technology vision for a fast-growing organization. This leader will be responsible for modernizing infrastructure, optimizing cloud spend, and building a scalable, high-performing platform that supports data, AI, and product innovation. This role goes beyond traditional infrastructure leadership, owning the transformation to a cloud-native, AI-enabled ecosystem while elevating engineering maturity across a globally distributed team.
Core Responsibilities
- Define and execute the enterprise cloud and platform strategy, with a strong focus on AWS native services and AI enablement (including Claude)
- Drive migration from legacy systems (including Oracle) to modern cloud platforms such as Aurora, DynamoDB, and PostgreSQL
- Champion containerized and microservices based architectures leveraging Kubernetes
- Partner closely with Data Engineering teams to support scalable data platforms (Snowflake, event-driven architectures, etc.)
- Ensure infrastructure is built to support high volume data processing, analytics, and AI/ML workloads
- Implement best practices across DevOps, CI/CD, observability, and system reliability
- Establish governance around cloud cost management, security, and performance
- Partner with executive leadership on the company’s transition toward AI first capabilities
- Build infrastructure that supports increased automation, intelligent systems, and future product innovation
- 12+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure, cloud engineering, and platform leadership, including executive-level ownership
- Proven ability to define and execute cloud transformation strategies in AWS environments
- Deep experience with: AWS ecosystem, Kubernetes, Java/Python, Aurora, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Snowflake
- Experience leading large-scale migrations (e.g., Oracle to cloud-native architectures)
- Experience supporting data engineering and event-driven architectures (Kafka or similar)
- Demonstrated success leading and scaling global engineering teams, including offshore models
- Remote
- Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $200,000 - $300,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401K offered
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.
Marketing Disclosure
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy
