Engineering Manager (Platform)

Role Responsibilities: Work closely with senior management, architecture team, and other stakeholders to align Cloud Platform to the architecture and technical roadmaps.
Produce quarterly plans for the Cloud Platform team and support execution of these plans.
Lead and manage a team of cloud engineers, providing guidance, mentoring, and coaching.
Work closely with the software engineering teams to understand and advise on infrastructure requirements.
Drive cloud infrastructure proof-of-concepts that could be handed over to engineering teams for full-scale development.
Collaborate with architects when rolling-out new concepts.
Monitor team performance, set performance goals, conduct regular performance evaluations, and provide feedback.
Working with the Chief Architect, identify and address any issues or challenges faced by the team and implement solutions to improve efficiency and productivity.
Drive a generative culture of high cooperation where learning is the heart of everything we do.
To be an advocate of the Agile development practices employed by the development function.
Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies and seek opportunities to apply them to the team's work.
Promote and develop a culture of continual improvement where cloud and engineering teams are continually striving to be the best.
Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, providing regular updates on infrastructure progress and issues to manage expectations.
Key Skills: Able to demonstrate leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team of software professionals.
Good understanding of what software architecture looks like Proficient in Agile development methodologies Understanding of Continuous Delivery best practices Awareness of security requirements for handling sensitive information A team-oriented individual with a passion for engineered excellence A passion for innovation, people management and improvement You appreciate the importance of keeping a positive team and culture Confident with introducing new ideas and motivating a diverse team Benefits to support you personally and professionallyAlongside the opportunity to work with an incredible team and express your individuality, we offer a range of personalised benefits including:Access to over 60 internal training courses, professional qualifications, and cross-departmental mentoring and coaching programs 24/7 access to a GP through SmartHealth for you and your family, confidential mental health support, and paid sick leave Ability to purchase or sell additional holiday days beyond the standard 25 days and bank holidaysMonthly employee recognition program and departmental awardsReferral bonus scheme of up to £2, Employee-led social events such as running clubs, football teams, book clubs, and bake-offs On-site subsidised restaurants offering a variety of fresh meals daily Opt-in benefits schemes such as private medical insurance and dental coverageWe value the well-being, financial stability, and inclusivity of our employees, and strive to provide a supportive working environment.