Job Description
Job Overview
Octopus Energy is seeking a Head of Platform Engineering to lead a new team focused on managing internal infrastructure and application hosting environments. This role involves establishing a central infrastructure function, building a high-performing team, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver tools and platforms that support Octopus Energy's mission in the green energy sector.
Technical Requirements
Required Skills
- • AWS
- • Kubernetes
- • Python
- • DevOps
- • infrastructure management
Preferred Skills
- • PostgreSQL
- • Docker
- • Terraform
- • Linux
- • Datadog
- • RabbitMQ
Experience Level
Proven experience leading or managing a platform, DevOps, or infrastructure team with familiarity in large-scale, distributed systems.
Responsibilities
- • Establish and lead a Platform Engineering team dedicated to managing internal infrastructure.
- • Build and manage a high-performing, inclusive team of engineers.
- • Design and maintain reliable, scalable cloud infrastructure primarily using AWS.
- • Drive initiatives involving container orchestration, observability, security, and CI/CD.
- • Establish best practices in platform engineering and foster a servant-leadership culture.
Benefits & Perks
- • Flexible salary discussions
- • Unique company culture focused on autonomy and rapid decision-making
- • Recognition as one of the UK's top companies to work for
- • Employee benefits and perks tailored to employee needs
Additional Information
- Location
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London, GB
- Type
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Full-time, Hybrid
- Compensation
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Flexible, based on experience