As a Lead Platform Engineer, you will architect and scale the foundational infrastructure powering an innovative operations-as-a-service ecosystem. You will spearhead the transition toward a robust, automated platform that enables high-velocity product delivery. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on site reliability, developer experience, and building resilient systems for global scale.
Lead Platform Engineer at venture-backed operations platform
Are you a seasoned infrastructure leader looking for a high-stakes role with massive equity upside? This venture-backed operations platform is hiring a Lead Platform Engineer in London to architect the future of their global systems. You'll drive technical strategy, mentor an elite team, and build the foundation for a product that is redefining its industry.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
£120k-£170k + £120k-£170k Equity
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
High-growth venture-backed operations platform
What you will do
- Design and implement scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment workflows.
- Mentor and lead a team of platform engineers to ensure high availability and system performance.
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to identify and resolve infrastructure bottlenecks and security risks.
Who this is a fit for
- Extensive experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering with a focus on cloud-native technologies.
- Proven track record of leading engineering teams and managing complex architectural migrations.
- Strong proficiency in infrastructure-as-code, container orchestration, and building developer-centric tooling.
Why this role is remarkable
- Exceptional compensation package with substantial equity upside in a scaling startup.
- Direct influence over the technical roadmap and architectural standards of the entire engineering organization.
- Work alongside an elite team of engineers in a culture that prioritizes autonomy and technical excellence.
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