Platform Engineering Manager: Build a High-Impact Dev Platform

blacklane; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation days 28

Pension contribution

Lunch vouchers

Job summary

Blacklane is seeking a strategic Platform leader to bridge infrastructure and developer success. You will shape a high-performing Platform unit, coach engineers, and build a paved road for product teams to ship with zero friction.

This role emphasizes ownership, rapid decision-making, and delivering robust platform capabilities. You will work closely with the Staff Engineer to set expectations, drivePlatform excellence across developer experience, and ensure sustained delivery in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Leadership of high-performing Platform teams.
• Ability to turn ambiguous requirements into concrete deliverables.
• Experience coaching and evolving engineering teams toward excellence.

Responsibilities

• Define the platform-as-a-product vision and strategy.
• Lead engineers through growth and establish a frictionless delivery path.
• Balance trade-offs to deliver 100% completed initiatives and maintain velocity.

Skills

High Agency

Execution-Focused

Strong opinions

Job description

Blacklane is seeking a strategic Platform leader to bridge infrastructure and developer success. You will shape a high-performing Platform unit, coach engineers, and build a paved road for product teams to ship with zero friction.

This role emphasizes ownership, rapid decision-making, and delivering robust platform capabilities. You will work closely with the Staff Engineer to set expectations, drivePlatform excellence across developer experience, and ensure sustained delivery in a fast-paced