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# Director, Platform Engineering and Tools

- **Company:** Blue Shield of CA
- **Location:** Redding, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Software Engineering, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Devsecops
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17684825?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17684825%2FDirector-Platform-Engineering-Tools-California-Redding

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, MIS, or High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree
 * 10 years prior relevant experience in software engineering, infrastructure, or platform
 * 6 years of prior people management experience with direct responsibility for supervising, coaching, and evaluating direct reports
 * Demonstrated success leading engineering organizations through DevSecOps and cloud transformation, including hands-on familiarity with CI/CD tooling, GitOps workflows, and modern release practices
 * Strong working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), infrastructure automation, multi-cluster environments with an understanding of multi-tenancy and security
 * Track record of cross-functional influence, translating technical strategy into business value for non-technical stakeholders and building trusted relationships with senior leadership
 * Comfort operating in ambiguity, with a bias for action, structured thinking, and the ability to drive alignment across competing priorities
 * Preferred Master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, MIS
 * Preferred 6 years leading technical teams - including at least 5 years managing multiple concurrent teams across diverse disciplines

## Description

The Stellarus Commercial team builds the products to power Healthcare Payors through modern technology and AI. The Director of Platform Engineering and Tools will report to the VP, Platform Operations. In this role you will partner closely with our Application, Data, and AI teams to establish a technical foundation that accelerates the delivery of our products. This role is a key aspect of our ability to accelerate the changes needed in healthcare.


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