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Overview Director of Software Engineering - Global Platform Engineering leads TELUS'''' cloud-based Platform as a Service (PaaS) initiative. You will guide a global engineering organization to design, build, and operate a cloud-native platform that serves TELUS and its global partners. This is an early-stage initiative with a focus on delivering innovative solutions that connect people and businesses and drive digital transformation. What youll do Reporting to the Vice-President of the Connected Home Division, lead the global engineering organization responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of TELUS'''' cloud-based PaaS. Define and execute the technical vision and strategy for the platform, aligning with TELUS'''' business objectives and customer needs. Apply deep technical expertise to lead architectural decisions and guide the team through complex development challenges, ensuring innovative and practical solutions. Develop and nurture senior talent within the engineering team, provide mentorship and growth opportunities, and leverage hands-on engineering experience to solve complex technical challenges. Thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment, influence product direction, and adapt quickly to changing priorities. Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in cloud platforms and PaaS offerings, applying relevant knowledge to enhance TELUS'''' platform. Provide regular updates and reports on platform progress, performance, and impact to senior leadership and stakeholders. Ensure strong operational focus, overseeing platform reliability, scalability, and availability; implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes to proactively address issues. Collaborate with the operations team to establish and maintain SLAs and ensure regulatory and industry-standard compliance. Qualifications Expertise in building and scaling cloud-based systems and providing insightful technical recommendations. Experience in fast-paced, startup-like environments with multi-hat roles and direct impact on product direction. Strong ability to foster collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning across teams and stakeholders. Proven ability to align internal and external stakeholders to deliver solutions/platforms. Exceptional communication skills to influence decisions, drive adoption, and support platform integration and performance. Proven track record leading global engineering organizations, preferably for cloud-based platforms or PaaS. Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and gain buy-in for a larger vision. Strong technical background in cloud computing, distributed systems, and software engineering, with a focus on AWS services. Experience building diverse, high-performing teams and engaging with people at all levels to promote inclusivity and diversity. Willingness to travel as needed to engage with global partners and stakeholders. Great to have Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Telecommunications Utilities Get notified about new Director of Software Engineering jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr