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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Digital Platform Services - **Company:** MGM Resorts International - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Cloud Services, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://mgmresorts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/MGMCareers/job/Home-Office---US-TX/Director-of-Digital-Platform-Services_279566 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field-or equivalent professional experience. * 4+ years of leadership experience in cloud engineering and operations within large-scale, complex enterprise environments. * 8+ years of progressive IT experience, with deep expertise in cloud services, infrastructure, and platform operations. * Proven track record of collaborating with infrastructure and application delivery teams to design and implement integrated, scalable IT solutions. * Professional certifications in cloud computing, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect. * Demonstrated success in implementing automation within cloud environments, including hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management tools. * Strong background in technical project management, strategic planning, and leading digital transformation initiatives in cloud-first or hybrid IT organizations. ## Description As a visionary and strategic leader, the Director of Digital Platform Services will spearhead our cloud engineering, deployment automation, developer experience platforms, and foundational landing zones. This role is pivotal in aligning technical strategies across the organization-driving operational efficiency, strengthening security, fostering innovation, and ensuring excellence across our IT infrastructure ecosystem. 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