Platform Engineering Lead
We are seeking a technically skilled leader who can inspire a culture of excellence and collaboration. As the Platform Engineering Lead, you will champion best practices, ensure high-quality deliverables, and lead modernisation initiatives in web development.
Key responsibilities include:
* Defining and communicating a clear technical vision aligned with strategic goals.
* Leading, mentoring, and supporting a high-performing engineering team.
* Driving modern web development and legacy application modernisation efforts.
* Collaborating with product, architecture, and business teams to deliver value-driven solutions.
* Ensuring high coding standards through regular code reviews and best practice adoption.
* Planning and managing departmental resources, risks, and initiatives in line with strategic objectives.
* Championing Agile, DevOps, and modern software engineering practices.
* Overseeing cloud migration strategies and implementing scalable, cost-efficient solutions.
* Leading innovation on the ServiceNow platform and integrating AI/ML into applications responsibly.
To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field in addition to significant experience in software engineering in a comparable organisation.
Essential skills and qualifications include:
* Experience in leading teams and delivering complex software engineering projects.
* Significant experience in AI/ML technologies and integrating them into applications.
* Strong expertise in legacy system modernisation and web development frameworks.
* Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or Java.
* In-depth knowledge of web development technologies, including modern .NET frameworks.
* Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerisation.
* Solid understanding of ServiceNow architecture and enterprise integrations.
Benefits include:
* A competitive salary package.
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
* The opportunity to work with a diverse team and contribute to a dynamic and growing community.
At our organisation, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.