Location: Deansgate, Manchester (hybrid, 1 day a week in the office)We’ve partnered with an established, fast-growing data and SaaS business that is seeking a Head of Platform to lead its software engineering function through a period of significant growth. As demand for its connected technology accelerates, so do its data volumes and platform needs. Reporting to the CTO, you’ll own everything software related: infrastructure, DevOps, backend services and APIs, the web platform and the mobile apps. It’s a friendly, fast-moving business where decisions are made quickly, and the platform you lead sits at the heart of what customers buy.ResponsibilitiesLead the platform engineering function, managing the front-end, back-end and mobile leads, plus a wider team of 6-7 engineers across the UK and USShape and own the platform roadmap with the CTO and business unit owners, balancing day-to-day delivery against strategic prioritiesLead the platform through rapid growth, making sure infrastructure, data handling and services stay resilient, performant and ready to scaleOwn the security of the platform environment, including pen-testing partners, and support upcoming ISO and SOC 2 certificationDefine how the team adopts AI tooling to improve productivity while protecting quality and uptimeDrive engineering standards, documentation and operational best practice across the teamsCoach and develop engineers, building a culture of ownership and accountabilityHelp build out a dedicated DevOps function from next yearRepresent the platform across the business, working with founders, sales, innovation and department headsManage key technology vendor relationships and contractsSkills & ExperienceProven experience leading multiple engineering teams that deliver an interrelated digital product and roadmapExperience managing a cloud platform, with AWS strongly preferred (Azure or GCP considered)Broad understanding of how modern platforms fit together: containers, serverless, APIs, CI/CD and observabilityExposure to AWS, MongoDB, React/TypeScript, Terraform, GitHub Actions and GrafanaStrong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to turn business needs into engineering prioritiesA pragmatic, commercial mindset that values shipping and iterating over chasing perfectionA considered, informed view on AI and its role in engineering teamsStartup or scale-up experience, or a genuine appetite for ownership and wearing many hats
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Head of Platform in Manchester employer: Digital Gurus
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing company in the EV charging sector, where innovation meets sustainability. With a strong focus on employee development and a collaborative work culture, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact while enjoying the benefits of a hybrid working model in vibrant Central London. As part of a passionate team, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of renewable energy solutions and advance your career in a supportive environment that values your contributions.
