Platform Engineering Manager

2 weeks ago


City Of London UK, Central London, United Kingdom Harrington Starr Full time

Job Title: Platform Engineering Manager

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)


Company Overview:

Join a leading global brokerage in the heart of London and drive innovation. Our Platform Engineering team is dedicated to creating a cutting-edge platform for rapid, reliable software development and deployment. We are now seeking a skilled Platform Engineering Manager to lead our talented team of 13 engineers. This role emphasizes effective communication and stakeholder management, with a hands-off approach to technical tasks.


What's In It For You:

  • Global Brokerage: Lead a dynamic team at a top brokerage.
  • Continuous Learning: Access paid training for professional growth.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements, with 2 days in the Liverpool Street office.
  • Competitive Salary
  • Collaboration: Work closely with various teams to drive platform success.
  • Benefits Package: Includes pension (up to 6% matched), private family health coverage, life insurance, and long-term sick cover.
  • Exciting Projects: Engage in complex, challenging projects.


Role Responsibilities:

  • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of 13 platform engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment of platform initiatives with business goals.
  • Strategic Direction: Provide strategic guidance for platform development, ensuring projects are delivered on time and meet high-quality standards.
  • Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
  • Performance Management: Conduct regular performance reviews and support the professional development of team members.
  • Project Oversight: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of platform projects, ensuring seamless integration with development tools and processes.


Required Skills and Experience:

  • Leadership Experience: Proven experience in a leadership role within platform engineering or a related field.
  • Communication Skills: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
  • Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of platform engineering principles and practices, including AWS, Python, Terraform, Docker, and CI/CD processes.
  • Project Management: Experience managing and delivering complex technical projects.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and align engineering efforts with business objectives.
  • Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.


Learn More:

For more information, contact George Harris at Harrington Starr for a confidential conversation, or click "Apply" to start your application. Join an ambitious team and shape the future of software development with your leadership and expertise.



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