Platform Engineering Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Platform Engineering Manager to oversee the development and governance of its global platform infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team while implementing cutting-edge cloud solutions and ensuring security compliance. You will play a pivotal role in transforming traditional infrastructure into a robust, cloud-driven operation, ensuring operational excellence and fostering collaboration across teams. If you are passionate about technology and leadership, this position will allow you to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cloud transformation and platform-driven operations.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement self-service infrastructure for development teams.
• Lead a team of engineers and foster a collaborative DevOps culture.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

DevOps Practices

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Security Compliance

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Job description

Job DescriptionRole Overview

This is a strategic, technical, and people leadership role responsible for overseeing the development, governance, security, and operational excellence of Travel Counsellors' global platform infrastructure.

Key Accountabilities

This role will keep you challenged and engaged; no two days are the same as a Platform Engineering Manager with us. Responsibilities include:

Platform Strategy & Governance

• Define and implement a self-service infrastructure approach for software development teams.
• Oversee CI/CD governance, ensuring reliable, automated software deployments while reducing operational overhead.
• Set standards for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) governance, ensuring consistency and compliance.

Cloud & Infrastructure Leadership

• Lead the transformation from traditional infrastructure to cloud-, platform-driven operations.
• Provide strategic direction for hybrid, multi-cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, on-premises).

Security, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure platform security aligns with ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR compliance.
• Embed security-first principles into platform governance and DevOps processes.

Leadership, Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor a team of Platform Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and DBAs.
• Foster a DevOps culture by driving collaboration between infrastructure, security, and engineering.

Operational Excellence & Automation Strategy

• Define AI-driven observability and automated issue resolution strategies.
• Oversee incident response and resilience engineering to improve platform uptime.

About the Role

If you’re craving real influence, cutting-edge tech, and the freedom to build more innovative infrastructure at scale, this role puts you at the heart of it all!

This Platform Engineering Manager role integrates DevOps, platform engineering, and infrastructure management to deliver scalable, secure, and highly available platforms that empower engineering teams.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert / AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional) Desirable.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent (Desirable).
• ITIL, CISSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer (Desirable).

If you think you have what it takes, apply for this Platform Engineering Manager role today!