
Technical Leader - Platform Automation
Rockwell Automation · Pune Division, Maharashtra, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Pune Division, Maharashtra, India
Job highlights
- Lead platform automation and developer experience initiatives.
- Develop reusable platform components as products.
- Enhance developer productivity and autonomy.
- Drive CI/CD pipeline strategy and implementation.
- Foster a culture of automation and continuous improvement.
About the role
Job Summary
Rockwell Automation is seeking a Technical Leader to spearhead our Platform Automation and Developer Experience practice. As a global technology leader, Rockwell Automation builds diverse hardware, software, and services solutions for high-demand manufacturing customers. This role focuses on improving the Developer Experience through Platform Automation by partnering with multiple Development teams on the long-term architecture, provisioning, monitoring, and enrichment of Development Environments. We are looking for an individual with expertise in modern software platforms, productizing platform components, resolving production issues in the SDLC, and enabling Development teams to autonomously consume platform-level components. You will lead the creation of a democratized, self-service library of reusable platform components, treating each as a product with an automated lifecycle. This is a hands-on position requiring technical acumen and the ability to foster trust and cooperation with other technical teams. You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager, IT, and work a hybrid schedule in Pune-Hinjewadi, India.Responsibilities
- Lead and build a team focused on enhancing the developer experience at Rockwell through automation of technology and compute platform components in lower and production environments.
- Develop and implement a strategy to improve developer experience across the organization, including infrastructure services that support remote work.
- Ensure stream/product-aligned teams operate with substantial autonomy.
- Lead the creation and adoption of a shared service for CI/CD pipeline platform components to streamline development workflows and automate the provisioning of lower environments.
- Partner with Rockwell's Development teams to build a shared, self-service library of platform components.
- Collaborate with Development, Security, and Infrastructure teams on the creation and operational support of lower environments that enhance developer experience while maintaining IP security.
- Champion complete build and production support automation, fostering a culture of automation at the Platform layers.
- Build observability into build chains, CI/CD pipelines, and automations across all environments.
- Collaborate with Build/DevOps/SRE Engineers on the creation and operational support of CI/CD pipelines and templates.
- Productize and maintain a library of versioned Platform components and orchestration scripts.
- Create or standardize test cases within CI/CD pipelines for Platform Component usage, Operational Readiness, Architectural Understanding, and UX for the IDP.
- Establish metrics and monitor Platform products to gauge developer satisfaction and productivity.
- Stay current with the latest trends in developer tools, platforms, and methodologies.
- Advocate for and implement developer-friendly practices.
The Essentials - You Will Have
- Bachelor's degree in software engineering, MIS, Computer Science, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- 8 years' experience leading systems or platform development teams.
- Proven track record in modern software architectures, required underlying platforms, and their management.
- 4 years' experience leading DevSecOps teams and supporting CI/CD pipelines to drive operational excellence and adaptability in the SDLC.
- Experience with Continuous Delivery practices and Agile/SAFe in a large organization.
- Ability to lead diverse groups of peers toward a common solution framework.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have
- Strong skills in creating Technical Roadmaps and organizing development team work using Scrum/Agile principles.
- Demonstrated experience in improving developer experience.
- Deep understanding of successful platform components, including their architecture, durability, provisioning, monitoring, and lifecycle.
- A systems thinking approach to identify all working parts and chart a path to a solution.
- Experience with innovation in platform automation and IDPs, integrating network, system, storage, databases, and meshes into consumable products.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm.
- Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment.
- Company volunteer and donation matching program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program.
- On-demand digital course library for professional development.
Key skills/competency
Technical Leader, Platform Automation, Developer Experience, CI/CD, DevSecOps, Software Architecture, Agile Methodologies, Systems Engineering, Cloud Platforms, SDLCSkills & topics
- Technical Leader
- Platform Automation
- Developer Experience
- DevOps
- CI/CD
- Software Engineering
- IT Leadership
- Automation
- Agile
- Rockwell Automation
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with platform automation, developer experience, and CI/CD pipelines relevant to the Technical Leader role at Rockwell Automation.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize your experience leading development teams, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering collaboration in your application.
- Quantify achievements: Provide data-driven examples of how you've improved developer productivity or streamlined the SDLC in previous roles.
- Prepare for technical discussions: Be ready to discuss modern software architectures, platform component lifecycle management, and DevSecOps best practices during interviews.
- Demonstrate systems thinking: Articulate your ability to see the big picture and design end-to-end solutions for complex technical challenges.
Technical preparation
Master modern software architectures and platforms.,Deepen understanding of CI/CD pipeline components.,Practice productizing platform services.,Prepare to discuss DevSecOps integration.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you improved developer experience.,How do you lead diverse technical teams?,Share an experience with platform automation success.,How do you foster a culture of automation?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Technical Leader - Platform Automation role at Rockwell Automation?
- The Technical Leader - Platform Automation role at Rockwell Automation is focused on enhancing the Developer Experience by leading the Platform Automation and Developer Experience practice. This involves architecting, provisioning, monitoring, and enriching development environments, and creating a self-service library of reusable platform components.
- What technical skills are most important for this Technical Leader position?
- Key technical skills for this Technical Leader position include modern software architectures, platform component management, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, continuous delivery practices, and a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Experience with cloud platforms and IDPs is also highly valued.
- What is Rockwell Automation's approach to hybrid work for this role?
- For this Technical Leader role in Pune-Hinjewadi, India, Rockwell Automation employs a hybrid work policy. Employees are expected to work from the office at least on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility for business obligations.
- How does Rockwell Automation support professional development for its employees?
- Rockwell Automation supports professional development through an on-demand digital course library for continuous learning and growth. They also offer comprehensive benefits packages that include wellness programs and mindfulness resources.
- What is the expected experience level for the Technical Leader - Platform Automation role?
- The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, with at least 8 years of experience leading systems or platform development teams, and 4 years leading DevSecOps teams supporting CI/CD pipelines.
- How can I best prepare my application for the Technical Leader role at Rockwell Automation?
- To best prepare your application, highlight your leadership experience in platform development and DevSecOps. Quantify your achievements in improving developer experience and streamlining the SDLC, and tailor your resume to showcase expertise in modern software architectures and CI/CD practices relevant to Rockwell Automation.