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For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients' critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
 
Job Title: Platform Engineer - Linux/Unix Expert IV
Location: Cincinnati, OH - Onsite
 
Lead Platform Engineer Location: Onsite – Cincinnati, OH

Industry: National Banking / Financial Services

About this role:
A leading National Bank is building a new, high-impact engineering team, and we are seeking a very senior Platform Engineer to step into a leadership role. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping infrastructure strategy, mentoring team members, and delivering enterprise-scale platform solutions.
The ideal candidate is a proven technical leader who combines deep platform engineering expertise with the ability to guide and inspire a team. You’ll set direction, enforce best practices, and ensure delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient platforms for mission-critical banking applications.
Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy
  
  • Lead a team of platform engineers, fostering collaboration, accountability, and growth.
  • Define platform architecture, standards, and best practices.
  • Partner with technology and business leaders to align platform engineering with strategic goals.
• Platform Engineering
  
  • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-scale platforms across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Oversee automation, configuration management, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Ensure platform reliability, observability, and resilience at scale.
• Delivery & Execution
  
  • Champion cloud-native design and modern DevOps practices.
  • Drive security, compliance, and performance in highly regulated environments.
  • Lead the team in building and supporting containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional IT / platform engineering experience.
• 5+ years in a technical leadership role leading teams, mentoring engineers, and owning platform delivery.
• Strong expertise in infrastructure automation, containerization, and orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker).
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and hybrid environments.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, observability tooling, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to align technical and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of security, compliance, and risk management in platform design.
• Familiarity with service mesh, API gateways, and advanced monitoring solutions.

Why Join

• Leadership from day one – shape a brand-new team and platform strategy.
• High visibility role at a top National Bank.
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical enterprise platforms.
• Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and career growth.
• Eligible for Promotion to Principal Consultant (SDS Leadership Team)

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