Platform Engineering Lead

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a forward-thinking Platform Engineering Lead to elevate engineering practices. In this key leadership role, you will drive innovation and deliver cloud-native applications that align with strategic business priorities. You will lead engineering strategy, mentor technical teams, and promote a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. If you have a strong background in JavaScript frameworks, microservices, and a passion for engineering excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will shape the future of engineering!

Qualifications

• Strong background in JavaScript frameworks and API development.
• Proven leadership in large technical teams with an Agile mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering strategy and delivery across feature teams.
• Mentor and guide large technical teams, promoting high standards.

Skills

JavaScript Frameworks

Microservices

API Development

Cloud-Native Architectures

DevSecOps

Automation

Public Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Agile Methodologies

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Platform Engineering Lead
Edinburgh (Onsite)
£90,000 - £100,000
We are seeking a forward-thinking Platform Engineering Lead to help our client shape and drive modern engineering practices across high-performing teams. This is a key leadership role focused on elevating engineering maturity, driving innovation, and delivering cloud-native applications that align with strategic business priorities.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering strategy and delivery across feature teams, fostering a strong culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Evangelise emerging technologies and modern engineering practices.
• Mentor and guide large technical teams, promoting high standards in code quality, DevSecOps, and automation.
• Drive the development of cloud-native applications, with a strong focus on modern JavaScript frameworks and API/microservices architecture.
• Monitor and improve engineering maturity across teams.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, manage technical dependencies, and communicate effectively through strong storytelling and influence.
  

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong background in JavaScript frameworks, microservices, and API development.
• Experience in building modern applications with cloud-native architectures.
• Proven leadership in large technical teams, with an Agile and product-focused mindset.
• Expertise in engineering culture, DevSecOps, and automation.
• Experience with public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Strategic thinking, innovation, and thought leadership in a technical context.
• Ability to measure, mentor, and uplift engineering maturity across multiple teams.
  

What You'll Champion:

• Knowledge sharing across labs and engineering communities.
• Engineering excellence and strategic interventions aligned with platform priorities.
• Governance and delivery aligned with Agile events and enterprise planning, including QBRs and Big Room Planning.
  

Previous experience in the insurance domain and experience managing technical debt and risk effectively would be advantageous.