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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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