Head of Platform engineering

FinOps Weekly; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

FinOps Weekly in Abu Dhabi seeks a Head of Platform Engineering to lead cloud engineering, DevOps, DevSecOps, FinOps and MLOps lifecycles. You will drive IaC adoption, automate provisioning with Terraform/CloudFormation, and provide technical leadership to CI/CD teams while aligning with regulatory requirements.

This senior, hands-on role demands 7–10+ years in cloud architecture and multi-cloud strategy, with a focus on secure, scalable platforms and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in platform engineering and cloud governance.
• Strong collaboration with stakeholders to define cloud requirements and roadmaps.
• Experience delivering compliant, secure, scalable cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud requirements and deliver solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Automate cloud provisioning, configuration, and management using IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Provide technical leadership to DevOps and development teams, supporting CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Work with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, enforce best practices, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Gemini CLI

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Discovered MENA# Head of Platform engineering## Job DescriptionHead of Platform – Abu Dhabi, UAE Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Type: Permanent, Full-TimeAbout the company Join a leading Bank in the UAE that is recognized globally for stability, innovation, and excellence.Role Overview: This is a leadership platform-focused role focusing on the systems, DevOps, DevSecOps, FinOps and MLOps/LLMOps lifecycles.Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud requirements and deliver solutions aligned with business objectives Automate cloud provisioning, configuration, and management using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) Provide technical leadership to DevOps and development teams, supporting CI/CD pipeline integration Work with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, enforce best practices, and ensure regulatory complianceQualifications: 7–10+ years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering Expertise in public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid/multi-cloud environments Must have experience working with cutting edge AI tools and technologies Proficiency with IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation Experience with DevOps/platform engineering and CI/CD pipelines Someone with a forward-thinking, hands-on, and curious personality Familiarity with tools like Gemini CLI or GitHub CopilotIf you fit the bill apply today as our client is scheduling interviews immediately!Job Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4397570038Change LocationFind awesome listings near you!