The client is seeking a Head of Platform & Engineer to lead platform engineering efforts and drive the development, reliability, and evolution of core infrastructure. This role will typically oversee the design and operation of platform services that enable product and engineering teams to build and run applications effectively.
The Head of Platform & Engineer will be responsible for setting technical direction for platform initiatives, improving system reliability and performance, and ensuring robust operational practices. The role will support engineering teams by establishing scalable approaches, guiding architecture decisions, and promoting continuous improvement in deployment, monitoring, and incident response.
Qualified candidates will have experience leading platform or infrastructure engineering functions and working across software engineering disciplines to deliver production-grade systems. This role typically requires strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, along with the ability to translate technical goals into practical engineering plans and guide teams toward dependable, secure, and maintainable platform outcomes.