Senior IT Platform Lead

Job Posting End Date: April 21 Who are we? We're a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we're on a collective mission to help the working world thrive

The role

• What will you be doing?
• Senior IT Platform Lead Hybrid -Basingstoke or Dorking 2-3 days a week minimum What will you bring?
• We are a leader in employee benefits, protecting over 2 million people, creating security and peace of mind to individuals & families.
• We are recruiting a Senior Platform Lead to provide technical and managerial leadership in the development and operation of our core platform infrastructure.
• The successful candidate will be able to lead the way in architecting and overseeing the development of platform management such as (but not limited to) self-service platforms, infrastructure provisioning, container orchestration, and cloud-native architecture bringing to bear their extensive knowledge in best practices in platform management and infrastructure as code (IaC)

Requirements

• Architect and oversee the development of self-service platforms for CI/CD, and infrastructure provisioning • Experienced Platform Engineer with a strong technical background and leadership experience, capable of driving innovation and mentoring teams.
• Define and execute the platform roadmap in alignment with organisational goals • Leverages deep understanding of IT, emerging technologies, and technical capabilities to guide and influence stakeholders and teams in developing solutions, build, deployment, testing and ongoing management of IT platforms • Understands patterns and trends that contribute to utilising key performance indicators and critical success factors that will improve the performance of the organisation • Proven experience delivering and maintaining scalable platform solutions in complex environments • Strong background in cloud platforms (Preferably Azure), infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform), containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD processes • Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies to manage platform development cycles • Experience in managing relationships with cloud service providers and third-party vendors • Has strong planning, communication and presentation skills, and the capability to listen and influence The successful candidate can expect: • Generous Bonus • Private Medical Insurance • DC pension scheme • Life, medical and income Insurance • Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support and medical 2nd opinion • 27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays) • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free on site electric chargers.
• We are an inclusive, diverse employer, where you can grow your future career with us without barriers.
• We'll support and challenge you to be your best with a wealth of learning and development opportunities.
• If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact directly.
• #LI-VI1 #LI-Hybrid Why join us?
• At Unum, we've created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.
• We've built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation.
• From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.
• If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].
• Company: Unum UK