ABS Group’s Digital Solutions is seeking an exceptional Senior Director, Platform Engineering & Cloud Architecture to join us full-time. In this role, you will lead the platform engineering, cloud architecture, and developer experience foundation for the modernization of our digital products and the establishment of the baseline for the next generation of web and SaaS solutions across the business.
You will partner closely with product, engineering, AI, and program leadership to define the cloud and platform strategy that enables teams to build, test, deploy, secure, and scale software rapidly and reliably. This role will help shape how ABS modernizes legacy technology, improves engineering velocity, and creates a reusable technical foundation for future digital products.
You will establish the technical operating environment that supports high-quality software delivery at scale, including cloud architecture, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, observability, release discipline, and developer workflows. You will also help define and operationalize an AI-enabled software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring that AI-assisted development and engineering automation are implemented with strong governance, security, and quality controls. While you will contribute to architecture and delivery decisions across multiple initiatives, your primary focus will be building the engineering platform and standards that allow product teams to move with speed, consistency, and control.
Preferred locations for this role are Houston, Texas or Knoxville, Tennessee.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This role reports to the SVP, Digital Solutions or delegated technology executive and is expected to work closely with product leadership, program leadership, architecture leads, AI engineering, and application engineering teams. Direct reports may be included as the platform engineering function scales.
Expected U.S. base salary range for this role is $225,000 - $275,000, depending on experience, qualifications, location, and overall fit for the role.
This role may also be eligible for an annual incentive bonus and other benefits consistent with ABS Group Digital Solutions compensation practices.
ABS Wavesight is the new ABS Affiliate maritime software as a service (SaaS) company dedicated to helping shipowners and operators streamline compliance while maintaining competitive,more efficient, and sustainable operations. Our mission is to develop world-class software products that improve vessel performance for the health of our seas, environment and self. The ABS Wavesight portfolio is comprised of best-in-class proprietary technology and third-party integrations that offer unparalleled insight into every aspect of a fleet’s operations. Backed by ABS’s 160-year legacy of maritime innovation and experience, our products are collectively installed on more than 5,000 vessels across the global fleet. Learn more about ABS Wavesight by visiting www.abswavesight.com.
ABS Wavesight proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Wavesight also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.
ABS Wavesight is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.
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Since its founding in 1862, ABS has been committed to setting standards for safety and excellence as one of the world’s leading ship classification organizations. We search for and establish the best solutions for the industries we serve, and are at the forefront of marine and offshore innovation.
In a constantly evolving industry, ABS works alongside its partners tackling the most pressing technical, operational and regulatory challenges so the marine and offshore industries can operate safely, securely and responsibly.
The surveyors, engineers, researches and regulatory specialists who form the ABS team work in more than 200 offices in 70 countries around the world. With a passion for making the world a safer place, while also delivering practical and innovative solutions, ABS stands ready to assist and advance the marine and offshore industries.
