Head of Platform & Infrastructure Engineering

Head of Platform and Infrastructure Engineering

Head of Platform and Infrastructure Engineering

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Direct message the job poster from Intec SelectHead of Platform and Infrastructure EngineeringOverview:We are proud to present an exclusive leadership opportunity with a FTSE-listed financial servicesfirm. Our client is renowned for delivering innovative solutions across a broad range of industries. As part of their ongoing investment in technology, they are seeking a Head of Platform and Infrastructure Engineering to lead both infrastructure and DevOps functions within their London division.The Role:This senior role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management across bothinfrastructure systems and DevOps engineering. You will lead a high-performing team responsible for maintaining, modernizing, and scaling critical enterprise platforms that support global financialoperations.Role and Responsibilities:Serve as a technical escalation point and architecture advisor for infrastructure and platformprojects.Collaborate with the business and IT stakeholders to align infrastructure and platformstrategy with organisational goals.Ensure all services are secure by design, working closely with the information security teamto proactively manage risks.Drive service improvement and operational resilience through automation, observability, andSkills and Experience:Proven experience in leading platform/infrastructure and DevOps teams in a hands-oncapacity.Strong technical foundation in both traditional infrastructure and modern DevOps toolingand methodologies.Able to operate at both strategic and detailed technical levels, including architecture,planning, and execution.Passion for engineering excellence, automation, and continuous improvement.Confident engaging with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders.Comfortable navigating complex, fast-paced enterprise environments and managingcompeting priorities.Strong experience with Microsoft enterprise technologies.Solid understanding of CI/CD, GitOps, IaC (e.g., Terraform, ARM), and automation scripting(e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).Cloud experience (ideally Azure) and hybrid infrastructure environments.Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and observability platforms.Package:Up to 25% BonusHead of Platform and Infrastructure Engineering – Financial Services- London (Hybrid/Remote) -Seniority level

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