Head of Infrastructure & Platforms

Head of Infrastructure and Platforms at hackajob (in collaboration with Tracsis)We’re looking for a dynamic leader to oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infrastructure and common platforms, enabling cloud-based technologies, streamlined application development, and greater efficiency and agility in IT infrastructure. This role involves defining the vision, goals, and roadmap for the platform to align with the company’s business objectives.Overview

Head of Infrastructure and Platforms, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infrastructure and common platforms. You will play a pivotal role in enabling Tracsis to leverage cloud-based technologies effectively, streamline application development, and enhance the overall efficiency and agility of our IT infrastructure.Responsibilities

Lead a team of platform engineers, to build, maintain and enhance the platform infrastructure.Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members.Define and communicate the vision and strategic direction of platform development and management.Evaluate and select the best platform technologies and vendors that meet business needs.Collaborate with development teams to ensure they have the tools, services, and best practices needed to build and deploy applications on the platform.Monitor performance and make improvements to enhance speed, reliability, and efficiency.Implement security measures, access controls, and monitoring to protect platform services and applications.Ownership of our key platform security tools and applications, maintaining and enhancing our capabilities for our Cyber position.Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies.Develop and implement cost-effective strategies for platform usage and resource allocation.Monitor expenses and identify opportunities to optimise costs.Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies to ensure platform availability during disruptions or failures.Work closely with development teams, IT, and business leaders to ensure platform alignment with organisational goals.Create a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.Support the People team to recruit, attract, and retain top talent in platform engineering and management.Lead with honesty and transparency, providing clear, constructive feedback while celebrating achievements.Leverage HiBob to enhance communication, track performance, and ensure timely recognition.Create a culture of accountability and continuous growth through open communication and strong relationship-building.Qualifications

You’ll need proven experience in managing platform infrastructure and cloud services, as well as leading technical teams. A deep technical knowledge of cloud computing, platform technologies, and security best practices is essential.Your Benefits

Flexible working hours and hybrid working options.25 days holiday plus bank holidays.Salary Sacrifice Car SchemeOption to purchase 5 additional holiday daysCompetitive salaryUdemy License for continuous learning and developmentBupa Medical HealthcareLife assurance (3x basic salary).Enhanced Family Leave PolicyTwo volunteering days per yearWe welcome applications from candidates eager to grow their careers with this role in a culture-focused, collaborative business. Even if you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still love to hear from you—so please apply anyway! We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer—we commit to respond to every applicant.Seniority level

DirectorEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

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