Senior Software Manager – Platform

Digital Realty

. Lead the architecture, development, and delivery of Digital Realty's next-generation Data Center Infrastructure Management platform .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading global software engineering teams and delivering large-scale, cloud-native distributed platforms, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure architecture and IoT solutions. Capable of aligning technology strategy with business objectives while championing Agile practices and operational excellence.

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Microsoft Azure Cloud ArchitectureDistributed Systems DesignIoT and Telemetry SolutionsAgile Practices LeadershipCI/CD Pipeline Implementation

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Hard Skills

C# ProgrammingJava ProgrammingCloud-Native PlatformsMicroservices ArchitectureContainerization TechnologiesOrchestration TechnologiesInfrastructure as CodeTelemetry SolutionsEdge-to-Cloud SolutionsDistributed Systems

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

Azure IoT HubAzure FunctionsAzure DevOpsDockerKubernetesTerraformAnsibleMQTTModbusStream Analytics

Industry Keywords

Data Center Infrastructure ManagementAgile PracticesPerformance ManagementOperational ExcellenceCloud-Native Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerIoTJavaKubernetesMicroservicesTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the architecture, development, and delivery of Digital Realty's next-generation Data Center Infrastructure Management platform
Lead and manage global software engineering teams consisting of employees, contingent workers, and vendor partners
Drive the architecture and delivery of a secure, cloud-native DCIM platform leveraging Microsoft Azure
Own hiring strategy, interviewing, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and career development
Deliver multiple product and platform initiatives against strategic roadmaps
Champion Agile practices including Scrum, Kanban, sprint planning, and continuous improvement
Architect highly available, low-latency distributed systems for real-time monitoring and control at global scale
Design and implement large-scale IoT and telemetry solutions using Azure IoT Hub, IoT Edge, Stream Analytics, Azure Functions, Azure Data Explorer, and Azure Storage
Build secure edge-to-cloud solutions using MQTT, Modbus, and related technologies
Establish observability, monitoring, diagnostics, automation, and operational excellence through DevOps practices
Lead architectural governance, technology standards, design reviews, and engineering best practices
Partner with Product, Security, Compliance, Infrastructure, and business stakeholders on scalable technical solutions
Communicate technical strategy, progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership
Establish and monitor platform KPIs, service-level objectives, reliability metrics, and incident response processes
Manage vendor relationships, tooling decisions, and team budgets where applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
10-15 years of experience leading global software engineering teams across employees, contractors, and vendor partners
10-15 years of experience designing and delivering large-scale, cloud-native, distributed platforms
Deep expertise with Microsoft Azure cloud architecture and services
Strong background in distributed systems, microservices, and modern software architecture patterns
Experience developing industrial IoT, telemetry, and edge-to-cloud solutions
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as MQTT, Modbus, or similar technologies
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, and related cloud-native platforms
Strong programming experience in C#, Java, or similar enterprise technologies
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to align technology strategy with business objectives and product vision

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) match
Disability benefits
Wellness benefits
Education benefits
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Holidays
Supportive and inclusive work environment
Development opportunities
Competitive compensation package