Platform Lead - Hosting & Cloud Foundations

easyJet Airline Company PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits package

Discounted staff travel scheme

Work Away scheme

Electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

easyJet Airline Company PLC is seeking a Platform Lead – Hosting to own and manage the internal developer platform utilized by hundreds of engineers. This role involves strategic leadership of multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), driving adoption through exceptional developer experience, and providing clear updates to senior management. Ideal candidates will have a background in managing platforms and leading cross-functional teams while maintaining a hands-on approach. The position offers a vibrant hybrid work culture and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a platform or SRE function with measurable outcomes.
• Comfort with multi-cloud strategies and policy-as-code.
• Strong product discovery and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the internal developer platform and improve its adoption.
• Manage multi-cloud Landing Zone strategies including AWS and Azure.
• Report progress and risks to senior leadership clearly.

Skills

Product ownership

Cloud foundations

Cross-functional leadership

Agile mindset

SRE functions

Job description

easyJet Airline Company PLC is seeking a Platform Lead – Hosting to own and manage the internal developer platform utilized by hundreds of engineers. This role involves strategic leadership of multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), driving adoption through exceptional developer experience, and providing clear updates to senior management. Ideal candidates will have a background in managing platforms and leading cross-functional teams while maintaining a hands-on approach. The position offers a vibrant hybrid work culture and competitive benefits.