Head of Platforms & Infrastructure (£120k + benefits)

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Remote; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative UK software company is seeking a Head of Platforms & Infrastructure to spearhead their platform engineering team. This strategic leadership role involves overseeing a talented group of engineers, driving a culture of teamwork, and ensuring the efficient use of AWS technologies. You will play a pivotal role in merging multiple AWS accounts, migrating data centers, and establishing DevOps standards. With a competitive salary and the flexibility of remote work from anywhere in the UK, this is a fantastic opportunity for a tech leader looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Remote Work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading tech teams and driving platform engineering.
• Strong understanding of AWS and infrastructure management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 12 platform engineers in infrastructure development.
• Define vision and goals for platform engineering capabilities.

Skills

AWS Technologies

Team Leadership

DevOps Standards

Infrastructure Management

Relationship Building

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Head of Platforms & Infrastructure (£120k + benefits), manchester

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Client:

ECOM

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Great opportunity for an experienced tech leader to join a UK software company that’s building out their platform engineering capability.

This is a strategic leadership role, you’d report directly to the CTO and would lead a team of 12 platform engineers responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infrastructure and common platforms used by a wider department of around 160 technologists.

The platform team is currently on a journey from many smaller disparate teams, towards one larger team with shared responsibility for the entire business, so you’ll be responsible for driving a culture of teamworking and accountability through open communication and strong relationship-building.

You’ll also be responsible for defining the vision, goals, and roadmap for the team, enabling them to leverage AWS technologies, streamline application development, and enhance the overall efficiency and agility of their IT infrastructure.

Your priorities will include:

• Merging multiple AWS accounts into one
• Final data centre migration onto AWS
• Define and roll out standards across DevOps capabilities

In return they’re offering a salary of up to £120k plus company benefits including bonus, pension, and remote first working from anywhere in the UK.

If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to know more, please apply through this advert and I will contact you ASAP.