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The Brydon Group · 1 month ago

VP Platform Engineering - Confidential Portfolio Company - The Brydon Group

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$200K/yr - $250K/yr

3+ years exp

The Brydon Group is a portfolio company providing compliance and operational services to technology firms and government contractors. They are seeking a VP of Platform Engineering & Delivery to architect and implement digital infrastructure, drive automation, and lead strategic initiatives for growth and operational improvement.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement business process automation for compliance delivery workflows (e.g., payroll processing, contract generation, regulatory reporting)

Architect data systems and integration layers across service lines and acquisitions

Develop internal tooling to eliminate manual processes and increase delivery efficiency

Evaluate, integrate, and manage third-party technology vendors and platforms where appropriate

Lead technical workstreams for active stream of platform acquisition integrations, including systems migration and process standardization

Partner with CFO and COO to develop and execute integration playbooks

Identify and capture operational synergies through shared infrastructure and automated workflows

Build scalable processes that work across multiple business units as the platform grows

Co-create investment theses for additional tech-forward M&A acquisitions to the platform, alongside CEO, CFO, and Private Equity sponsor deal team

Own high-impact special projects that drive growth, margin expansion, or operational improvement, with direct visibility to Board-level stakeholders

Develop business cases and implementation plans for new technology deployments, service offering, or delivery model innovations

Partner with commercial teams to identify technology-enabled opportunities in the market

Drive cross-functional initiatives that don't fit neatly into existing organizational structures

Work with outside Platform Advisory Board of GovTech and commercial leaders to develop innovative service delivery and growth initiatives

Report directly to CEO and participate in strategic planning and quarterly business reviews (QBR)

Represent technical and operational capabilities to Board of Directors and private equity investors as required

Collaborate with C-suite and business unit leaders to align technology initiatives with business priorities

Build and maintain relationships across the organization to drive adoption of new systems and processes

Qualification

Workflow automationData systems architectureProgramming languagesAI tools proficiencyBusiness process automationM&A integration experienceCross-functional collaborationStrategic planningTechnical problem-solvingLeadership

Required

3-8 years of experience in technical or tech-forward business roles with proven ability to personally build and deploy automation, workflow systems, or business applications

Strong technical foundation: proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript, SQL, etc.) and experience with modern development tools and practices

Familiarity with business process automation tools, workflow orchestration platforms, or enterprise system integrations

Proficiency leveraging AI tools and LLMs to accelerate development, automate workflows, and solve technical problems

Track record of translating business requirements into technical solutions and driving them from concept to production

Experience working cross-functionally with non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements and drive adoption

Demonstrated ability to work independently and quickly with minimal direction in ambiguous, fast-paced environments

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM field (or equivalent practical experience)

Preferred

Experience working in government contracting, compliance-heavy industries, or regulated business services

Prior exposure to M&A integration or scaling operations through acquisitions in a Private Equity-backed environment or commercial corporate development context

Experience in professional services, consulting, or B2B service businesses

Successful track record in high-growth PE/VC-backed environments

Proficient understanding of financial operations, contract management, and payroll systems

National security experience or familiarity (civilian, military, or contractor) a plus

Master's or Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM field (or equivalent)