Director of development platform
Armis
Armis, the cyber exposure management & security company, protects the entire attack surface and manages an organization’s cyber risk exposure in real time. In a rapidly evolving, perimeter-less world, Armis ensures that organizations continuously see, protect and manage all critical assets - from the ground to the cloud. Armis secures Fortune 100, 200 and 500 companies as well as national governments, state and local entities to help keep critical infrastructure, economies and society stay safe and secure 24/7.
Armis is a privately held company headquartered in California.
As Armis evolves into a platform of multiple interconnected products, our success depends on how effectively and efficiently we build software. The Development Platform team is at the core of that mission — creating the tools, infrastructure, and standards that empower every Armis engineer to deliver with speed, reliability, and security.
The Role
We are looking for a Director of development platform to lead the evolution of Armis’s engineering foundations — across both frontend and backend domains.
This role blends technical leadership, team management, and strategic impact. You’ll guide a multidisciplinary team responsible for developer experience, infrastructure, and governance across the R&D organization.
The team’s mission is to increase developer velocity, ensure product quality, and strengthen engineering consistency across all Armis products — from web applications to backend microservices.
While the team spans both domains, we are looking for someone that has a stronger orientation toward frontend and web infrastructure — UI frameworks, build systems, shared component libraries, and developer tooling.
What You’ll Do
Technical & Strategic Leadership
- Define and own the vision and roadmap for Armis’s development platform, including web, backend, and AI-enablement initiatives.
- Partner with engineering leadership, architects, and product teams to remove friction and increase velocity across R&D.
- Establish and govern engineering standards, testing practices, and secure development workflows.
- Lead the evolution of our shared frameworks, build systems, and developer tools for scalability and security.
Frontend & Web Infrastructure
- Own and evolve the UI development ecosystem, including build systems, testing frameworks, and local development experiences.
- Govern our shared UI kit and design system, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and performance across all products.
- Partner with UX and product engineers to create a cohesive, maintainable frontend foundation.
Backend & Microservices Infrastructure
- Oversee and guide the microservices development framework, templates, and communication patterns.
- Optimize monorepo builds, CI/CD pipelines, and runtime standards for efficiency, reliability, and observability.
- Implement infrastructure-level protections that improve product quality and prevent regressions.
AI Enablement Across R&D
- Champion and integrate AI-assisted development tools (code generation, code review, testing, documentation).
- Define patterns and best practices for AI-driven workflows, enabling teams to move faster with higher quality.
- Partner with data, DevOps, and product teams to explore how AI can optimize engineering processes and infrastructure.
People & Collaboration
- Lead, mentor, and grow a cross-functional team of backend, frontend, and platform engineers.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate closely with Product, UX, Security, and DevOps leaders to align strategy and execution.
What we expect
- 8+ years of engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or team lead role.
- Strong technical foundation in frontend architecture and tooling (React, TypeScript, build pipelines, testing).
- Solid understanding of backend infrastructure, CI/CD, microservices, and distributed systems.
- Experience leading platform or developer productivity teams in large-scale environments.
- Proven ability to establish engineering standards, governance, and automation across R&D.
- Curiosity and practical understanding of AI-assisted development workflows and related tooling (e.g., code completion, documentation, or CI automation).
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset that bridges frontend, backend, and AI initiatives.
Why Join Us
The Development Platform team is a strategic force multiplier at Armis — shaping how hundreds of engineers build, test, and deliver products.
You’ll lead the group that defines how software is built at Armis, from local development to production — while driving the adoption of AI technologies that enhance developer velocity and product quality.
If you’re passionate about creating world-class engineering environments and driving innovation through AI and automation, this is your opportunity to lead at scale.
The choices you make in your career journey matter. You want to do interesting work in an important field while also having time to live your life, which is why we place so much value in your life-work balance. Armis sets you up for success with comprehensive health benefits, discretionary time off, paid holidays including monthly me days, and a highly inclusive and diverse workplace. Put your unique experiences and perspective to work in an environment where they will enable you to thrive, grow, and live your life with integrity.
Armis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We never discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected (or not) status. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to submit satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization.