Platform Engineering Lead

ZipRecruiter; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Platform Engineering Lead to elevate engineering practices across teams. This role involves mentoring, driving innovation, and delivering cloud-based applications. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in JavaScript frameworks and proven leadership experience in technical teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering strategy and delivery across feature teams.
• Drive development of cloud applications focusing on modern JavaScript frameworks.

Skills

JavaScript frameworks

API development

DevSecOps

Automation

Strategic thinking

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Job Description

Platform Engineering Lead

Location: Edinburgh (Onsite)

Salary: £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-based applications that align with strategic business priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong background in JavaScript frameworks, microservices, and API development.
• Experience in building modern applications with cloud 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 managing technical debt and risk effectively would be advantageous.