Platform Engineering Manager

<p>Job Description</p><br>Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.<br><p>Hiring: Manager - Platform Engineer (AI & Data Solutions)</p><p>I'm currently working on an opportunity for a Manager level Platform Engineer to join a Technology & Transformation team, focused on delivering large-scale cloud and data platform solutions across complex enterprise environments.</p><p>This role sits within AI & Data Solutions and is focused on leading the design, build, and delivery of scalable, cloud-native platforms that enable data-driven transformation across a range of clients.</p><p>What you'll be doing: Leading the design, development, and delivery of cloud-based platforms and data pipelines Overseeing end-to-end software delivery across architecture, build, deploy, and operations Providing technical leadership and direction within cross-functional engineering teams Driving CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code best practices across programmes Supporting production systems, resolving complex issues, and ensuring platform reliability Engaging with stakeholders and translating business requirements into technical solutions* Mentoring and guiding engineers while contributing to the wider engineering community</p><p>Key experience: Strong experience designing and delivering platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Deep knowledge of GCP services (GKE, Compute Engine, IAM, VPC, Cloud Storage, etc.) Strong background in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar tools) CI/CD pipeline design and automation xwzovoh (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Cloud Build, etc.) Strong scripting ability (Python, Bash, or Go) Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, GKE) Strong understanding of cloud security, networking, and identity management Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, GCP Operations Suite)</p><p>Location: Manchester or Newcastle (hybrid working)Salary: up to £65,000</p><p>If you're interested, or know someone who may be a strong fit, feel free to reach out.</p>