Head of Platform

Third Republic; London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Head of Platform to drive innovation and efficiency within its remote team. This pivotal role involves leading platform development, optimizing cloud migrations, and enhancing developer experience while fostering collaboration amongst teams. If you have a passion for technology and team growth, apply now to shape the future with us.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in team leadership within large-scale development.
• Expertise in implementing best practices and driving cultural change.
• Strong proficiency in cloud platforms like Azure and team growth.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the expansion of the platform team and implement best practices.
• Lead cloud migration and optimize Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Improve Developer Experience and advocate modern practices.

Skills

Leadership

Kubernetes

Cloud Platforms

Communication

DevOps Practices

Job description

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Position: Head of Platform
Location: Remote Salary: Up to £150,000 (Negotiable for the right candidate)

About Us: Join our dynamic organization as we embark on an exciting new journey! With a workforce of 1200 developers, we are seeking a Head of Platform to collaborate closely with our Vice President and lead the charge in shaping the future of our technology landscape.

Responsibilities: As the Head of Platform, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and efficiency across our organization. Your key responsibilities will include:

Team Growth: Spearhead the expansion of our platform team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Best Practice Implementation: Introduce and champion industry best practices to enhance the overall performance and effectiveness of our platform.

Platform Development: Lead the development of a new platform from inception to implementation, ensuring scalability and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of our organization.

Cloud Migration and Kubernetes Expertise: Oversee the migration of our platform to the cloud (Azure, Multi Cloud) and manage on-premises Kubernetes infrastructure, optimizing performance and reliability.

Developer Experience Enhancement: Focus on improving the Developer Experience (DX) by implementing tools and processes that streamline workflows and boost productivity.

Advocacy for Modern Practices: Engage with developers to encourage the adoption of modern 'DevOps' practices and tools, facilitating a smooth transition to contemporary ways of working.

Cross-Team Communication: Effectively communicate and collaborate across different teams, fostering a cohesive and collaborative environment.

Requirements: To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• Proven experience in team leadership and growth within a large-scale development organization.
• Expertise in implementing best practices and driving cultural change.
• Demonstrated success in building platforms from scratch.
• Strong proficiency in Kubernetes and cloud platforms (Azure, Multi Cloud).
• A track record of improving Developer Experience and advocating for modern development practices.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with reluctant developers and cross-functional teams.

If you are passionate about shaping the future of technology and leading a talented team in a remote setting, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be a key player in our organization's transformative journey.