Senior Data Platform Manager

Cyber Security training courses; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Performance bonus

Training and certs support

Job summary

Cyber Security training courses in London is seeking a Senior Data Platform Manager to oversee the delivery and ongoing evolution of a cloud-based data platform ecosystem. You will lead enterprise-scale initiatives spanning cloud, data, integration and DevOps, while guiding high-performing engineering teams and engaging senior stakeholders.

The role offers hybrid working in London, a salary up to £100,000, and opportunities for career development, training and certification support.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Data Platform, Cloud, or Platform Engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of modern data platforms (Snowflake, Kafka).
• Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Lead platform delivery, operations and service management.
• Drive platform modernisation, automation and scalability initiatives.
• Establish governance, engineering standards and best practices.

Skills

Data Platform

Cloud Platforms

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Snowflake

Kafka

Stakeholder engagement

Agile delivery

Job description

Senior Data Platform Manager - London (Hybrid) - Up to £100,000

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Data Platform Manager to lead the delivery, optimisation and ongoing evolution of its cloud-based data platform ecosystem.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead enterprise-scale platform initiatives spanning cloud, data, integration and DevOps technologies while managing high-performing technical teams and engaging with senior business stakeholders.

The Role

• Leading platform delivery, operations and service management
• Driving platform modernisation, automation and scalability initiatives
• Establishing governance, engineering standards and best practices
• Ensuring platform reliability, performance and operational excellence
• Managing critical incidents, risks and technical dependencies
• Leading Agile delivery across multiple workstreams
• Driving monitoring, observability and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing technical leadership across data, cloud and platform technologies
• Mentoring engineers and technical leads
• Working closely with architecture, engineering and business stakeholders

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience leading Data Platform, Cloud, Integration or Platform Engineering teams
• Strong experience with modern data platform technologies, including Snowflake and/or Kafka.
• Experience with Azure, AWS or GCP
• Good knowledge of Kubernetes and containerised platforms
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based source control and automation
• Understanding of platform governance, security and operational best practices
• Experience managing enterprise-scale production environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills
• Experience working in Agile environments

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £100,000
• Performance bonus
• Hybrid working
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exposure to large-scale cloud and data transformation programmes
• Collaborative and technology-driven environment
• Ongoing training and certification support