Head of DevOps & Platform Engineering
London (Hybrid)
£90,000 - £110,000
No Sponsorship Available
VIQU have partnered with a leading enterprise organisation undergoing significant investment in cloud, automation and platform engineering capabilities. As they continue to modernise their technology estate, they are seeking a Head of DevOps & Platform Engineering to lead the strategy, delivery and operational management of their DevOps and tooling function.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving DevOps best practice, platform reliability, automation and cloud optimisation across a large-scale technology environment. You'll lead geographically distributed teams, oversee critical tooling platforms, and play a key role in the successful delivery of major technology programmes.
The successful candidate will define and execute the DevOps and Platform Engineering roadmap, ensuring the organisation continues to evolve its cloud, automation and CI/CD capabilities while maintaining operational excellence across critical technology platforms.
Key responsibilities:
- Define and deliver the DevOps and Platform Engineering strategy.
- Lead DevOps, Platform Engineering and Automation teams across the UK and offshore locations.
- Drive adoption of CI/CD best practices, Infrastructure as Code and automation-first principles.
- Oversee the availability, performance, security and scalability of cloud and tooling platforms.
- Support the successful delivery of major transformation programmes and cloud initiatives.
- Manage technology suppliers and strategic delivery partners.
- Own governance, service performance, risk management and compliance across the function.
- Manage budgets, resource planning and cloud cost optimisation activities.
Core technologies:
- Microsoft Azure
- Terraform
- Jenkins
- GitLab CI/CD
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Platform Engineering
- DevOps Tooling & Automation
- Cloud Operations
Requirements:
- Extensive experience leading DevOps, Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering or Infrastructure teams within large enterprise environments.
Head Of Devops & Platform Engineering employer: VIQU Limited
VIQU Limited is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture in the heart of Cardiff. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer numerous opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement, particularly in leading-edge technologies. Our hybrid work model promotes flexibility and work-life balance, making VIQU an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the realm of software engineering.
