Head of DevOps & Platform Engineering

Head of DevOps & Platform Engineering

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
VIQU Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead DevOps strategy and manage teams to optimise cloud and automation.
  • Company: Leading enterprise organisation investing in cutting-edge technology.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and leadership opportunities.
  • Other info: Join a forward-thinking team with significant growth potential.
  • Why this job: Drive innovation in a dynamic environment and shape the future of technology.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in DevOps leadership and cloud optimisation.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

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.

Head of DevOps & Platform Engineering employer: VIQU Ltd

At VIQU, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our investment in training and development, ensuring that our team members are equipped to excel in their roles. Located in London, we provide a hybrid working environment that promotes work-life balance while engaging in cutting-edge projects in cloud and automation, making it a truly rewarding place to advance your career.

VIQU Ltd

Contact Details:

VIQU Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of DevOps & Platform Engineering

DevOps Best Practices
Cloud Optimisation
Automation
Platform Reliability
CI/CD
Infrastructure as Code
Leadership