Cloud Platform Engineering Lead

Cloud Platform Lead London Hybrid (3 days in the office) Permanent Build the cloud platform that others depend on. We''re partnered with a high-performing, London-based Insurer operating at scale in a highly regulated environment. The organisation is investing heavily in its cloud capability and is now hiring a Cloud Platform Engineering Lead to take full ownership of its cloud platform and shape how cloud is delivered across the business. This is a true platform engineering leadership role - not just keeping the lights on, but designing, evolving and running a secure, scalable cloud platform treated as a product.Why this role stands outReal ownership - end-to-end responsibility for the cloud platformHands-on leadership - stay technical while setting standards and directionEngineering-led culture - platform as a product, not a utilityModern cloud estate - Azure-first (with some AWS), IaC, CI/CD, automationStrategic visibility - work closely with Architecture, Security and senior IT leadershipInfluence without bureaucracy - small internal team, clear decision-makingYou''ll act as the technical authority for cloud, owning standards, guardrails and outcomes, while steering a trusted cloud services partner to deliver high-quality BAU and project work.What you''ll be doingOwning the cloud platform architecture (Azure-first, AWS exposure)Designing and evolving shared platform services:Landing zonesNetworking and identitySecurity controls and guardrailsObservability, backup and ..... full job details .....