Manager, Engineering Lead Platform Infrastructure FTC

Carnival Corporation & plc; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted cruises for employees

25+ days leave + bank holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Health plan and assessments

Job summary

Carnival UK is seeking a Manager, Engineering Lead – Platform Infrastructure to oversee the stability, performance, and evolution of its platform infrastructure estate across hybrid cloud and legacy environments.

You will provide leadership and governance for engineering activities delivered by strategic technology partners, acting as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong cloud infrastructure and platform engineering knowledge across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Experience with AWS and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of Terraform, Jenkins, infrastructure automation and cloud-native technologies.
• Experience governance, technical oversight and managing outsourced engineering providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational management of platform infrastructure across both hybrid cloud and legacy environments.
• Coordinate and govern engineering activities delivered by external engineering partners and vendors.
• Hold vendors accountable for delivery quality, technical standards and adherence to processes.
• Act as the bridge between technical engineering teams and business stakeholders while supporting BAU operations and project delivery.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Platform engineering

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

Jenkins

Infrastructure automation

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

Jenkins

Job description

Job Description

In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking a Manager, Engineering Lead – Platform Infrastructure to bring fresh insights and expertise to our technology department on a 12-month FTC basis.

As Manager, Engineering Lead – Platform Infrastructure, you will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, performance and ongoing evolution of Carnival UK's platform infrastructure estate. Operating across hybrid cloud and legacy environments, you will provide leadership and governance for engineering activities delivered through strategic technology partners, while acting as a key link between technical teams and business stakeholders.

This pivotal role will involve:

• Lead the operational management of platform infrastructure across both hybrid cloud and legacy environments
• Coordinate and govern engineering activities delivered by external engineering partners and vendors
• Hold vendors accountable for delivery quality, technical standards and adherence to processes
• Act as the bridge between technical engineering teams and business stakeholders while supporting business-as-usual operations and project delivery activity

This role is positioned at CUK07level within our organisation and is available on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 12-months. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

Who We Are

Carnival UK is a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

What You’ll Bring

Your unique background and skills are what will make you stand out. We're looking for:

• Strong cloud infrastructure and platform engineering knowledge with experience in cloud and hybrid cloud environments
• Experience with AWS and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of Terraform, Jenkins, infrastructure automation and cloud-native technologies
• Experience providing engineering governance, technical oversight and managing outsourced engineering providers or technical vendors

About You: The Ideal Candidate

You are more than just your CV. You're someone who brings:

• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build credibility and trusted relationships
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance technical priorities with business requirements
• Leadership capability within vendor-led engineering environments, influencing outcomes without direct authority

Why Join Us?

Working with us means more than just a role in technology. It’s about being part of a team that values well-being and personal growth. Here’s what we offer:

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
• Company paid Health Cash Plan and health assessment

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