Manager, Platform Engineering
QTS Data Centers · Suwanee, Georgia, US
The Manager, Platform Engineering role is responsible for guiding a team of platform engineers who design, build, and operate the infrastructure that underpi...
Job description
The Manager, Platform Engineering role is responsible for guiding a team of platform engineers who design, build, and operate the infrastructure that underpins QTS data center technology platforms. This role sits at the intersection of infrastructure, automation, Kubernetes, and operational reliability, and focuses on execution, team development, and cross-functional delivery This manager will inherit an established Platform Engineering function that delivers consumable infrastructure (VMware, Kubernetes, observability, automation) for new and existing data centers, while supporting strategic initiatives such as cloud-native migration, telemetry platforms (QTaC), and large-scale lifecycle refreshes. The role reports into senior technology leadership and partners closely with Facilities Operations (FacOps), Systems Engineering, Network Engineering, and Security teams. RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned. - Directly manage a team of Platform Engineers, providing clear priorities, technical context, and day to day support. - Foster a culture of ownership, documentation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. - Translate high level strategy and roadmaps into cle...