Lead Platform Engineer

Location: Bristol (3 days a week on-site)
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
  
We are partnered with a company that's truly making waves in the GovTech sector, and you could be a key player in their journey!
  
They are searching for a natural leader who remains hands-on with technical solution implementation and is ready to take the next step to shape the technical foundation of a new business unit within a fast-growing SME. You will be a tech enthusiast who is committed to continuously building your skills and expertise.
  
If you're looking to lead a team of exceptional engineers at a company that believes in the importance of shared values, meaningful work, and mission focus, this role is for you, and I would be interested in having a conversation!
 
Please note that for this position, you will need to be eligible for SC clearance.
 
Required Skills and Experience:
- Proven track record in designing and developing complex distributed systems, with significant contributions as an architect or lead contributor on large-scale projects.
- In-depth experience with private, hybrid, and public cloud environments, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, containerisation with Docker/Kubernetes, and programming languages like Python and Go.
- Strong background in implementing secure, integrated service solutions from initial concept through deployment and ongoing support.
- Proficiency in cybersecurity practices, information security accreditation, and ongoing assurance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead evaluations and make informed technical choices for software and infrastructure.
- Experience in creating or contributing to long-term engineering roadmaps aligned with business and product goals.

Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Experience delivering complex networked systems within regulated sectors, such as defence, national security, telecommunications, financial services, or automotive.
- Experience designing and supporting solutions for far-edge environments with denied, disrupted, intermittent, or lossy communication conditions.

Responsibilities:
- Shape system architectures across the business, establishing high standards for engineering excellence in our hosting infrastructure solutions.
- Define and advance the strategic roadmap for Platforms, driving innovation and precise execution to achieve business goals.
- Lead and ensure design assurance for privacy, security, compliance, high availability, performance, and resilience across cloud environments, applications, security, and service desks.
- Represent the team in key engineering decisions, aligning projects with the organisation’s broader objectives.
- Collaborate with customer-facing teams to deliver exceptional product and service experiences.
- Lead initiatives that elevate engineering standards, inspire the team, and foster continuous improvement.
- Keep current with industry trends in cloud and far-edge technologies to maintain cutting-edge solutions.
- Mentor and guide team members, supporting their professional growth and career development.

Benefits include:
- Health shield cash plan
- Unlimited access to 24/7 virtual GP and other health experts
- EV electric car scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Private medical insurance
- On-site gym
- Company pension scheme
- Income protection
- Free lunch, snacks and refreshments
- Finance coaching
- And much more!

If you have experience in the above and you're interested in this fantastic opportunity, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or call 0161 214 3842.
 
Keywords: Lead Platform Engineer, Platform Manager, Platform Lead, Head of Platform, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, Go, Cloud, Infrastructure, Edge Computing, Security Practices,

This company is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
 
** If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV via the link provided **
 
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