What you'll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Own and define enterprise architecture strategy and future-state technical architecture for cloud, data, and integration platform
• Solve highly ambiguous problems with incomplete information
• Partner with Director/VP-level leaders to shape technical and business strategy
• Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on platform and architecture decisions
• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for the DevOps, Data, integration, and infrastructure teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable and secure cloud and on prem infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Nutanix.
• Drive automation initiatives and design continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enable efficient and reliable software delivery.
• Champion the use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager.
• Design robust monitoring solutions and incident response procedures to ensure high availability, performance, and security of cloud services.
• Lead the design of new and evolving platform capabilities, including design data and integration platform solutions.
• Work closely with security teams to implement best practices for cloud security. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and QA teams to streamline workflows, improve release processes, and enhance overall productivity.
• Develop and execute strategies for optimizing cloud costs, including resource utilization analysis, cost allocation, and budget management.
• Mentor team members, foster a culture of learning, and facilitate skill development to enhance the capabilities of the IT engineering teams.
• Serve as a recognized thought leader internally and externally

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be remote.
• Applicants should expect that the role may require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you'll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in cloud platform engineering
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms
• Deep knowledge of infrastructure DevOps practices, automation tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Deep understanding of DevOps methodologies, Agile practices, and collaboration tools.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
• Experience with big data technologies
• Familiarity with machine learning and AI technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Relevant certifications (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, etc.) are a plus.
• Experience in a greenfield project environment is a plus.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $170,000.00 - $206,250.00

Initial California base salary range = $187,000 - $226,875

Internal leveling code: IC6