Platform Engineer III

About McDonald’s:

One of the world’s largest employers with locations in more than 100 countries, McDonald’s Corporation has corporate opportunities in Hyderabad. Our global offices serve as dynamic innovation and operations hubs, designed to expand McDonald's global talent base and in-house expertise. Our new office in Hyderabad will bring together knowledge across business, technology, analytics, and AI, accelerating our ability to deliver impactful solutions for the business and our customers across the globe.

Position Summary:

Platform Engineer III

We are seeking an experienced Platform Engineer III to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Data & AI Platform initiatives. This role combines technical program management, Agile/Scrum leadership, stakeholder management, and delivery governance to ensure successful execution of platform capabilities supporting Data Platform Engineering, Analytics, AI/ML teams.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of modern cloud-based data & AI/ML platforms, Agile delivery practices, and cross-functional team coordination. This person will act as the bridge between different teams across the shores and leadership to drive successful outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities:

Data & AI/ML Platforms Program & Project Management

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Data & AI Platform initiatives.
• Define project scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project plans, roadmaps, milestones, and status reporting.
• Drive execution across multiple teams while ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
• Track budget, resource allocation, and project progress.

Agile & Scrum Leadership

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including

  1. Sprint Planning

  2. Daily Standups

  3. Sprint Reviews

  4. Sprint Retrospectives

  5. Backlog Refinement

• Monitor sprint health, team velocity, burn-down metrics, and delivery commitments.
• Remove delivery impediments and escalate issues when required.
• Coach teams on Agile best practices and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Product Owners to maintain healthy backlogs and prioritize work effectively.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, dependencies, risks, and outcomes to leadership.
• Facilitate discussions across engineering, product, architecture, operations, and business teams.
• Build strong relationships across global teams and drive alignment on priorities.

Metrics & Governance

• Establish project governance frameworks and delivery dashboards
• Monitor and report KPIs, delivery metrics, and operational effectiveness.
• Track milestone completion, sprint performance, release readiness, and adoption metrics.
• Support executive reviews, steering committees, and leadership reporting.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Data & AI/ML Platform initiatives.
• 3+ years of experience in Project/Program Management.
• Strong experience on DevOps, Platform Administration, GCP platforms.
• Knowledge in operating as both Technical Project Manager and Scrum Master.
• Experience managing Agile delivery teams.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and platform delivery practices.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working with global and cross-functional teams.

Work location: Hyderabad, India

Work pattern: Full time role.

Work mode: Hybrid

Additional Information:

McDonald’s is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

McDonald’s Capability Center India Private Limited (“McDonald’s in India”) is a proud equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At McDonald’s in India, employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs, and all qualified candidates are considered for employment. McDonald’s in India does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, age, gender, marital status, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, disability status, medical history, parental status, genetic information, or any other basis protected under state or local laws.

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 40,000 locations in over 100 countries. Approximately 95% of McDonald’s restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business owners. At McDonald’s, we lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community, and family. Here is your chance to get in on something special as we grow our corporate team in India and allow you to grow your career.