Job Title : Head of Platforms
Location: Nottingham/East Midlands, UK (Hybrid working available)
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role
We are looking for an exceptional Head of Platforms to lead and shape the technical direction of newly formed platform team. With a strong foundation as a TypeScript Developer and expertise in AWS, you will drive the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, reliable, and secure systems that support our growing business needs. This is a pivotal role for a visionary leader ready to guide a talented team to deliver cutting-edge solutions while fostering innovation and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy:
* Lead and mentor the platform engineering team, providing technical guidance and career development support.
* Define and execute the platform roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Platform Development:
* Architect, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure cloud-native platforms.
* Collaborate closely with development, product, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration.
Technology Expertise:
* Drive best practices in TypeScript and AWS, ensuring code quality, testing, and deployment standards are met.
* Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to improve performance and scalability.
Operational Excellence:
* Own the reliability and performance of the platform, ensuring uptime and swift issue resolution.
* Monitor and optimize systems for cost efficiency without compromising on quality or security.
What We're Looking For
* Bachelor's or Master degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
* Proven experience in a leadership role within platform or software engineering teams.
* Deep hands-on expertise with TypeScript and building scalable systems.
* Strong knowledge of cloud platforms ( AWS ), Infrastructure as a code ( Terraform ) and CI/CD tools.
* Proficiency in modern architecture patterns, microservices, containerisation and expert with Typescript, React and Node.
* Strong understanding of cloud architecture
* Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex concepts to stakeholders.
* A background in Agile development methodologies is a plus.
What Our Client Offer's
* Hybrid working model to support flexibility and work-life balance.
* A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* A vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking work culture.
* The chance to influence and shape the future of a growing and ambitious company.