Sr Director of Platform Engineering

3 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada Broadridge Full time

Position Overview:

As the Senior Director of Platform Engineering, you will be a key driver in the development and execution of our platform's backend strategy. You'll lead backend engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the delivery of a high-performance, scalable, and user-friendly API and data exchange platform. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact and set the direction for our platform's backend development.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  2. Establish and nurture a Community of Practice for backend developers, fostering knowledge-sharing and skill development.
  3. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and front-end engineers to define and refine the platform's backend requirements and architecture.
  4. Drive collaboration on architectural decisions and technical strategies aligned with long-term platform goals.
  5. Architect, design, and develop robust, maintainable, and scalable RESTful API and data exchange solutions using the latest technologies and best practices.
  6. Implement secure, reliable, and scalable APIs to deliver an exceptional client experience.
  7. Set coding standards, conduct code reviews, and maintain code quality to uphold engineering excellence.
  8. Drive the adoption of best practices in performance optimization, security, and maintainability.
  9. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the platform's stability and reliability.
  10. Lead by example, contributing hands-on development work alongside your team.
  11. Stay current with emerging backend technologies and industry trends and evaluate their applicability to our platform.
Qualifications:

Proven experience as a backend engineer with a strong track record of leading and mentoring teams.
Experience managing other developers, demonstrating leadership and team management skills.
Extensive experience with RESTful API design and implementation.
Strong understanding of API security, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Node.js, Java, or similar API development.
Experience with build tools, package managers, and version control systems.
Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality code.
Familiarity with frontend technologies and their consumption of REST API is a plus.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field is preferred but not required.

Why Join Broadridge?

Lead the development of a transformative platform that will shape the future of our industry.
Work alongside a dynamic and highly motivated team dedicated to innovation.
Enjoy a competitive compensation package and benefits.
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Be part of a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

Broadridge associates helped us envision our Connected Workplace - a work model that allows associates around the globe, dependent upon their role responsibilities, take advantage of the benefits of both on-site and off-site work to support our clients, one another, and the communities where we live and work. Our Connected Workplace is grounded in the concept of FACS: Flexible, Accountable, Connected, and Supported, which is our commitment to our associates. FACS supports our strong culture and allows us to achieve business goals while supporting meaningful work-life integration for our associates.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates can only do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company—and ultimately a community—that recognizes and celebrates diversity in all its dimensions.

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