Platform Engineering Team Lead
- Be a key leader in our platform engineering transformation.
About Our Client
Our client is a large, globally recognised organisation undergoing significant investment in its enterprise technology platforms and digital capabilities. With a strong focus on innovation, scalability, and modern engineering practices, the organisation is transforming the way technology services are delivered across a complex international environment. This role sits within a high-performing technology function responsible for building and evolving cloud-native platforms, driving architectural excellence, and enabling business growth through technology. The successful candidate will join a collaborative leadership team and have the opportunity to influence technical strategy, mentor engineering talent, and contribute to large-scale digital initiatives with enterprise-wide impact.
Job Description
- Lead and mentor a team of platform engineers to achieve project goals.
- Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable technology platforms.
- Ensure the adoption of best practices in platform engineering and DevOps.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimise systems.
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation effectively.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to platform performance and security.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in platform reliability and efficiency.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies to enhance organisational capabilities.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Platform Engineering Team Lead should have:
- Proven experience in leading development teams and leadership skills.
- Strong technical expertise in cloud platforms (ideally AWS), infrastructure as code, and automation tools.
- Amplified understanding in Domain-Driven-Design.
- Fluency in Typescript & Node.JS.
- Knowledge of MACH Architecture.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex technology projects.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across teams.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $145,000 to $150,000 AUD annually.
- Permanent full-time position based in Perth.
- Opportunity to lead a talented team.
If you're ready to take on this leadership role in platform engineering, we encourage you to apply.