Columbia Distributing · 3 hours ago
IT Manager - Platform Services
Wilsonville, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $115K/yr
7+ years expColumbia Distributing is seeking an IT Manager for Platform Services to oversee the delivery and reliability of enterprise application platforms and backend services. This role involves leading backend development, ensuring quality assurance, and managing CI/CD practices while partnering with vendors and overseeing a team of developers and platform administrators.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end lifecycle (build, test, deploy, operate) for platforms including Salesforce, MuleSoft Partner Manager, MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, and bespoke solutions
Lead backend development efforts, including API design, data integration, automation, and custom solutions (SQL, Python, Azure, etc)
Own QA strategy across platforms, including automated testing, regression testing, and integration testing
Own CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and environment management (dev/test/UAT/prod)
Hold vendors and system integrators accountable for deliverables, quality, and timelines
Ensure platforms meet security, compliance, and audit requirements
Lead and develop backend developers, QA resources, and platform administrators
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent experience
7+ years' experience developing in multiple programming languages and platforms, with an excellent understanding of software best practices, processes and standards
Solid understanding of agile and waterfall methodologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Strong Team Leadership of Technical/Development Teams
Preferred
Strong hands-on background in backend development (Python strongly preferred)
Experience managing enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, MuleSoft, and Microsoft Power Platform
Deep understanding of API-based architecture, integration patterns, and data flows
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
Solid grasp of cloud-native concepts, environments, and deployment models
Proven experience managing technical teams responsible for production systems
Demonstrated ability to move from strategy to execution without losing momentum
Comfortable making tradeoffs and decisions with incomplete information
Strong incident management and problem-resolution skills
Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Low tolerance for ambiguity, recurring issues, or undisciplined execution
Bias toward automation, standardization, and simplification
Benefits
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan.
Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
Paid Vacation and Sick Days
Holiday Pay
Competitive Health Insurance Plans
401(k) with company matching
Short-Term Disability and More
Company
Columbia Distributing
Columbia distribution is a distributor of brands in the beverage business.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Steffanci
CEO
Paul Meade
CFO
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