Platform Engineering - Sr Director, Analyst (Remote - North America) at Gartner
Phoenix, AZ 85001
About the Job
This is an individual contributor position, based remotely in North America
Subject Matter Expertise: You will write research and directly engage with clients, applying your in-depth knowledge of software and platform engineering technologies, technical capabilities of products/services, and deployment best practices
You will advise clients on architecting, implementing and operating:DevOps platforms, tools and technologiesCloud-native applications and software engineering platformsInfrastructure-as-Code practices and toolsDeveloper self-service capabilities, developer experience and developer portalsAI usage and inclusion in software platforms and productsObservability to drive resilience, performance and security of software applicationsAbout the role:Our team is the technical backbone of Gartner’s software engineering research
We identify, influence, and share best practices, tools and technologies across the software design, build and run lifecycle
This analyst role is on the Gartner for Software Engineering Technical Professionals team and will focus primarily on platform engineering.What you will do:Gartner analysts share our knowledge directly through client interactions, research, and conferences worldwide
Our growing team provides the opportunity to gain, shape and share expertise that will help architects, engineers, and other senior technical roles to successfully deliver software solutions across a wide range of clients, industries, and mediums.Develop thought leading research.Partner with your teammates, other analysts and research communities to advance technical research.Advise clients on strategic and tactical technology challenges.Deliver presentations at Gartner events, including Summits and Symposia.Attain industry leadership by responding to press inquiries and speaking at industry events.Support Gartner sales with client visits and consultation.Contribute to research and agenda planning.What you will need:Gartner is seeking a technical professional with practitioner level platform engineering expertise
Whilst hands-on technical knowledge and experience is critical, successful candidates will exhibit a love for continuous learning as well as a keen awareness of industry-shaping trends in software engineering.Specific requirements for this role are:12+ years of relevant experience in software engineering.Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred.Excellent writing and research skills, coupled with strong analytical skills.Excellent presentation skills, including small to large audiences (500+ people)Expertise in building out DevOps Platforms, e.g., GitHub Enterprise, Azure DevOps, GitLab, Atlassian, HarnessExpertise in building and scaling resilient cloud-native applications including:Microservices architecture (MSA)Platforms such as aPaaS, fPaaS, CaaS, or K8s (one or more cloud providers, with additional exposure to Openshift, VMWare Tanzu as a further enhancement)Experience using Infrastructure-as-Code including firsthand experience with tools such as Terraform, AWS CDK/Cloud Formation, Chef, Puppet, Red Hat Ansible, Pulumi, or Crossplane.Experience in enabling developer self-service through developer portalsExpertise with Backstage, OpsLevel, Cortex, Port, or similar as a further enhancementApplication of AI to platform delivery or inclusion of AI capabilities as part of a developer platformExperience using observability and monitoring to improve the performance , reliability, resilience, and security of custom build software applications.#LI-Remote#LI-LE2Who are we? At Gartner, Inc
(NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 20,000 associates globally who support ~15,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories
We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters
That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference
The bar is unapologetically high
So is the impact you can have here.What makes Gartner a great place to work?Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally
We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future
How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team
Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results
This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.What do we offer?Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 150,000 USD - 190,000 USD
Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location
In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan
Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates
We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability
You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at
Subject Matter Expertise: You will write research and directly engage with clients, applying your in-depth knowledge of software and platform engineering technologies, technical capabilities of products/services, and deployment best practices
You will advise clients on architecting, implementing and operating:DevOps platforms, tools and technologiesCloud-native applications and software engineering platformsInfrastructure-as-Code practices and toolsDeveloper self-service capabilities, developer experience and developer portalsAI usage and inclusion in software platforms and productsObservability to drive resilience, performance and security of software applicationsAbout the role:Our team is the technical backbone of Gartner’s software engineering research
We identify, influence, and share best practices, tools and technologies across the software design, build and run lifecycle
This analyst role is on the Gartner for Software Engineering Technical Professionals team and will focus primarily on platform engineering.What you will do:Gartner analysts share our knowledge directly through client interactions, research, and conferences worldwide
Our growing team provides the opportunity to gain, shape and share expertise that will help architects, engineers, and other senior technical roles to successfully deliver software solutions across a wide range of clients, industries, and mediums.Develop thought leading research.Partner with your teammates, other analysts and research communities to advance technical research.Advise clients on strategic and tactical technology challenges.Deliver presentations at Gartner events, including Summits and Symposia.Attain industry leadership by responding to press inquiries and speaking at industry events.Support Gartner sales with client visits and consultation.Contribute to research and agenda planning.What you will need:Gartner is seeking a technical professional with practitioner level platform engineering expertise
Whilst hands-on technical knowledge and experience is critical, successful candidates will exhibit a love for continuous learning as well as a keen awareness of industry-shaping trends in software engineering.Specific requirements for this role are:12+ years of relevant experience in software engineering.Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred.Excellent writing and research skills, coupled with strong analytical skills.Excellent presentation skills, including small to large audiences (500+ people)Expertise in building out DevOps Platforms, e.g., GitHub Enterprise, Azure DevOps, GitLab, Atlassian, HarnessExpertise in building and scaling resilient cloud-native applications including:Microservices architecture (MSA)Platforms such as aPaaS, fPaaS, CaaS, or K8s (one or more cloud providers, with additional exposure to Openshift, VMWare Tanzu as a further enhancement)Experience using Infrastructure-as-Code including firsthand experience with tools such as Terraform, AWS CDK/Cloud Formation, Chef, Puppet, Red Hat Ansible, Pulumi, or Crossplane.Experience in enabling developer self-service through developer portalsExpertise with Backstage, OpsLevel, Cortex, Port, or similar as a further enhancementApplication of AI to platform delivery or inclusion of AI capabilities as part of a developer platformExperience using observability and monitoring to improve the performance , reliability, resilience, and security of custom build software applications.#LI-Remote#LI-LE2Who are we? At Gartner, Inc
(NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 20,000 associates globally who support ~15,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories
We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters
That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference
The bar is unapologetically high
So is the impact you can have here.What makes Gartner a great place to work?Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally
We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future
How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team
Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results
This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.What do we offer?Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 150,000 USD - 190,000 USD
Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location
In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan
Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates
We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability
You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at
+1 (203) 964-0096
or by sending an email to ApplicantAccommodations@gartner.com.Job
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