Platform Engineering Lead

Platform Engineering Lead London (2 days per week onsite) £90,000 - £100,000 We are seeking a forward-thinking Platform Engineering Lead to help our client shape and drive modern engineering practices across high-performing teams. This is a key leadership role focused on elevating engineering maturity, driving innovation, and delivering cloud-native applications that align with strategic business priorities.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering strategy and delivery across feature teams, fostering a strong culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Evangelise emerging technologies and modern engineering practices.
• Mentor and guide large technical teams, promoting high standards in code quality, DevSecOps, and automation.
• Drive the development of cloud-native applications, with a strong focus on modern JavaScript frameworks and API/microservices architecture.
• Monitor and improve engineering maturity across teams.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, manage technical dependencies, and communicate effectively through strong storytelling and influence.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong background in JavaScript frameworks, microservices, and API development.
• Experience in building modern applications with cloud-native architectures.
• Proven leadership in large technical teams, with an Agile and product-focused mindset.
• Expertise in engineering culture, DevSecOps, and automation.
• Experience with public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Strategic thinking, innovation, and thought leadership in a technical context.
• Ability to measure, mentor, and uplift engineering maturity across multiple teams.

What You'll Champion:

• Knowledge sharing across labs and engineering communities.
• Engineering excellence and strategic interventions aligned with platform priorities.
• Governance and delivery aligned with Agile events and enterprise planning, including QBRs and Big Room Planning.

Previous experience in the insurance domain and experience managing technical debt and risk effectively would be advantageous.