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Salary from £53,949 to £62,160 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £69,073 pa inclusive of London allowance
The London School of Economics is a cosmopolitan university situated in the vibrant centre of London that specialises in the study of social sciences.
LSE’s Data and Technology Services division provides services to over 10,000 staff and student users.
ThePlatformsEngineeringLeadprovideshands-ontechnicalleadershipandday-to-dayoperationaloversightfortheSchool’splatforms and infrastructure services, includingcompute, storage,virtualisation,backupand cloud foundations. The roleis responsible forensuring these services are reliable, secure,scalableand well-run, while progressivelymodernisinghow theplatformestate is built andoperated.
The postholderis responsible forembedding automation, infrastructure-as-code, observability, platformreliabilityand continuous improvement, whilemaintainingthe stability,scalabilityand recoverability of a large, business-critical platform estate.Therole drives the adoption of reusable platform services, self-service capabilities andstandardisedengineering approaches that enable DTS and business-led technology teams to deliver andoperatesolutions more efficiently,whilemaintainingappropriate security,governanceandoperationalcontrols. Therolewillalsoleadtherest of the team by example and set high service,interactionand delivery standards.
Candidates should have:
- Significant experience (minimum 5+ years) in platform engineering, infrastructure operations or cloud services, including responsibility for business-critical platform services, with evidence of technical leadership capability, mentoring, team coordination or delivery of complex initiatives.
- Demonstrable technical leadership across platform domains including compute, virtualisation, storage, backup, identity services, cloud platforms and platform automation, with the ability to set technical direction and support the development of
- Strong practical experience implementing automation, infrastructure-as-code and platform engineering approaches to improve consistency, reduce manual effort and enable scalable service delivery.
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 16 October 2026 (23.59 UK time).
Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
£53,949 to £62,160 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £69,073 pa inclusive of London allowance
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Platforms Engineering Lead employer: London School of Economics and Political Science
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee development, LSE provides numerous growth opportunities through training and mentorship, all while being situated in the vibrant heart of London, which enhances both professional and personal experiences. Join us to be part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact in education and society.
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London School of Economics and Political Science Recruitment Team
