Director, Platform Engineering — Cloud & Automation

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

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.