DB - Platform Technology Lead

Fruition Group; Ouzlewell Green; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruition Group is seeking an experienced Platform Technology Lead to own technical changes across a complex platform estate, with a strong focus on database technologies. The role is Leeds-based with occasional on-site collaboration and 2x per week presence in the office.

You'll lead the design and delivery of platform enhancements, upgrades, and integrations, partnering with product, architecture, engineering and external suppliers to deliver secure, resilient, and production-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading platform technology changes and delivery.
• Ability to translate business needs into robust technical designs.
• Strong communication with architects, engineers and product teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of database platform changes and integrations.
• Translate business requirements into scalable designs and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, product teams and suppliers.
• Review designs, configurations and interfaces for build, test, deploy and support.
• Drive best practice, governance, automation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical leadership

Platform delivery

Database platforms

Stakeholder management

Tools

Database platforms

Security practices

Architect collaboration

Job description

Platform Technology LeadLocation: Leeds 2x per week

Why Apply?

An opportunity for an experienced Platform Technology Lead to take ownership of technical change across a complex platform estate, with a particular focus on database technologies.

You'll lead the technical design and delivery of platform enhancements, upgrades, integrations and wider technology initiatives, working closely with product, architecture, engineering and third-party suppliers. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll help shape solutions, manage delivery risks and ensure changes are secure, resilient and ready for production.

If you enjoy working across technical design and implementation, influencing engineering decisions and improving the performance and supportability of critical platforms, this is worth a conversation.

Platform Technology Lead Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of database platform changes, upgrades, enhancements and integrations.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, practical technical designs and implementation plans.
• Work with architects, developers, product teams and suppliers to deliver secure, resilient and maintainable solutions.
• Review technical designs, configurations and interfaces, providing assurance across build, testing, deployment and early life support.
• Manage technical risks, dependencies and implementation plans, ensuring changes are operationally ready.Drive engineering best practice, technical governance, automation and continuous improvement, reducing technical debt and improving operational efficiency.

Platform Technology Lead Requirements

• Proven experience providing technical leadership across platform technology change and delivery.
• Strong experience working with database platforms and associated technology changes.
• Experience leading platform enhancements, upgrades, integrations and implementation activities.
• Ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions and delivery plans.
• Experience working with architects, engineers, product teams and third-party suppliers.
• Understanding of security, resilience, performance, compliance and operational support requirements.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and technical problem-solving skills.

What's in it for me?

The chance to play a key role in the evolution of a critical technology estate, influencing technical decisions and delivering meaningful platform improvements. You'll work across a broad range of technology and delivery teams, with the opportunity to drive better engineering practices, improve operational efficiency and shape future platform capability.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.