Cloud and Platform Lead

Cloud and Platform Lead

This is a rare opportunity to join at the start of something big.

£90,000 - £100,000 + Excellent benefits

Location - Manchester/Hybrid

The excitement of a startup, with the security of a big, established company.

We are helping a large UK-owned software group to build and scale a world-class, AI-first engineering organisation in Manchester. They have very ambitious plans and the budget to make it happen.

The Cloud & Platform Lead will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our engineering systems. Working closely with the Engineering Manager and Head of Engineering, the Platform Lead will identify priorities to remove friction from engineering teams, streamline processes, and enhance operational excellence. This role combines software engineering principles with systems administration to deliver robust, automated, cost-effective, and secure-by-design solutions.st innovation, and ensuring the platform remains robust, secure, and highly available at scale.

What we’re looking for:

• 6+ years in Cloud, Platform or DevOps engineering roles.
• Strong experience in Azure and AWS cloud environments.
• Proven expertise with CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Leadership experience, both through delivery and developing technical teams.
• Expertise in monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and cost optimisation in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks.

Benefits include an excellent benefits package, with hybrid working in their central Manchester office.

Please apply now for a confidential chat.