Director of Platform Engineering

Ross Kane Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Insurtech company is seeking a Director of Platform Engineering based in London. This pivotal role focuses on developing a robust engineering platform on cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS using Kubernetes. The ideal candidate will have experience in regulated environments, knowledge of ISO standards, and a passion for automating processes. You will create an environment where engineers can thrive and contribute to SAS products. This position allows for hybrid work, blending on-site and remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experienced platform engineering leader with a cloud-based infrastructure focus.
• Expert in Infrastructure as Code, preferably with Terraform.
• Strong grounding in core computer science principles.
• Experience in regulated environments, working with standards like ISO 27001.
• Engagement with internal risk and compliance teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage an engineering platform on cloud infrastructure.
• Create an environment for engineers to thrive.
• Involve in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Act as subject matter expert in external audits.

Skills

Leadership in platform engineering

Cloud infrastructure (AWS)

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Full stack software engineering lifecycle

Disaster recovery planning

Agile methodologies

SaaS product development

Job description

Role: Director of Platform Engineering
Location: London/Hybrid (2 days in person)
Salary: £100K - £120K

Job brief

We are seeking a Director of Platform Engineering for a disruptive Insurtech.

Requirements

• Experienced platform engineering leader, building an engineering platform on a cloud based infrastructure preferably withAWS using Kubernetes
• Expert with IaC (bonus if its Terraform) and you have a passion for automating everything.
• Strong grounding in core computer science principles and software engineering practices
• Full stack software engineering lifecycle and the role that platform engineering plays in this.
• Creating an environment in which engineers can thrive and get enjoyment from making peoples lives easier.
• Experienced in a regulated environments, ideally working with standards such as ISO 27001 / SOC2 and know how to structure a platform and process to meet the needs of those standards.
• Engaging internal risk and compliance teams and acting as a subject matter expert in external audits.
• Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Worked modern software delivery methodologies, such as agile, lean, and DevOps.
• Bonus - Built SaaS products and understand the patterns used to build them