OEConnection

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OEC provides software solutions to those who work in the automotive parts and repair industry. Our solutions make it easier for automotive industry professionals to buy and sell parts, conduct repair research & planning, optimize estimates, improve the parts supply chain, and more. OEC partners with many of the world’s largest manufacturers, dealers and suppliers, shops and repairers, and service providers, giving our customers access to a comprehensive network and a streamlined workflow. About the Role As a Manager, Cloud Platform Enablement, you’ll lead a high-impact, multi-disciplinary engineering team responsible for building, automating, and operating OEC’s cloud foundation on AWS. You’ll balance people leadership with technical influence—coaching engineers, setting clear priorities, and partnering across Product Engineering, Platform, and Security to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-native solutions. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys shaping technical strategy, mentoring engineers, and modernizing infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and best-in-class observability practices. What You’ll Do Lead & Develop Teams • Lead and manage a cross-functional team with expertise in DevOps, cloud engineering, database administration, networking, and cybersecurity • Set clear goals and expectations, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, and conduct performance reviews • Support team growth and career development, fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing culture • Remove blockers, support complex escalations, and help engineers succeed in delivering high-quality outcomes Build & Operate Modern Cloud Infrastructure • Drive the design, automation, and operation of AWS infrastructure using Terraform, Chef, Packer, and cloud-native services • Guide large-scale migrations from on-prem environments to AWS, modernizing platforms to improve scalability, resilience, and security • Own infrastructure delivery end-to-end—from cloud migrations to building and evolving cloud-native foundations • Champion best practices in automation, observability, cloud security, reliability, and operational excellence Partner Across the Organization • Work closely with Product Engineering to align infrastructure capabilities with application and business needs • Partner with development, QA, and security teams to ensure seamless, secure, and reliable delivery of services • Collaborate with senior leadership to align cloud strategy with business goals and long-term technology vision Grow the Organization • Recruit, hire, and onboard new team members; actively shape OEC’s engineering culture • Ensure new hires have the tools, knowledge, and support needed to succeed • Partner with department leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and expense management What You Bring Experience • 10+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, or Site Reliability Engineering • 2+ years of people management experience leading direct reports • Proven success leading technical teams, providing strategic direction while staying close to the work • Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code and modern cloud practices Technical Skills • Deep knowledge of AWS services (e.g., ECS, RDS, Lambda, Aurora, S3, VPC, IAM) • Strong understanding of well-architected frameworks, high availability, multi-region designs, and distributed systems • Experience with CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar • Familiarity with observability tools including Datadog, Grafana/Prometheus, Dynatrace, OpenTelemetry • Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) Leadership & Collaboration • Ability to lead diverse teams and build an engaging, empowering team culture • Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders • Comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution • Strong business judgment and problem-solving skills • Adaptable, proactive, and results-oriented approach Education • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field • Equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree Benefits & Perks • Full benefits starting Day 1: Medical, Dental, and Vision • 401(k) with company match • Unlimited Flex Time Off plus 10 company-paid holidays • Remote-first role with monthly communication stipend • Professional development programs, tuition assistance, and quarterly book program • Free wellness coaching and pet insurance • Home office equipment stipend • Employee resource groups and exclusive employee discounts What makes working at OEC awesome? It varies from employee to employee. For some, it's the flexibility - whether it's remote work or a hybrid or in-person role, OEC takes our teams across multiple time zones and international communities. For others, it's the strong sense of camaraderie and community that celebrates both individuals and team-driven contributions. Or it could be the empowerment and how the team is encouraged to take risks, learn, and grow within a dynamic and supportive environment. But no matter what gets us out of bed in the morning, our whole global community is inspired to be forward thinking and drive innovative solutions for the automotive parts and repair industry. OEConnection is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite applicants and employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race and ethnicity. Submission of this information is strictly voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provision of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual. This information will be maintained separately from your application for employment. If you do not wish to self-identify at this time, you may do so in the future by submitting this form. Failure to provide the following information will not subject you to any adverse action or treatment. OEConnection is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.