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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Platform & Infrastructure Engineering - **Company:** Intec Select Limited - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £52,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Technology Consulting, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Terraform - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815047839-head-of-platform--infrastructure-engineering ## About the Role * Proven experience in leading platform/infrastructure and DevOps teams in a hands-on * capacity. * Strong technical foundation in both traditional infrastructure and modern DevOps tooling * and methodologies. * Able to operate at both strategic and detailed technical levels, including architecture, * planning, and execution. * Passion for engineering excellence, automation, and continuous improvement. * Confident engaging with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders. * Comfortable navigating complex, fast-paced enterprise environments and managing * competing priorities. * Strong experience with Microsoft enterprise technologies. * Solid understanding of CI/CD, GitOps, IaC (e.g., Terraform, ARM), and automation scripting * (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python). * Cloud experience (ideally Azure) and hybrid infrastructure environments. * Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and observability platforms. ## Description Head of Platform & Infrastructure Engineering Head of Platform & Infrastructure Engineering Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Intec Select. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience - talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Intec Select Head of Platform & Infrastructure Engineering Overview: We are proud to present an exclusive leadership opportunity with a FTSE-listed financial services firm. Our client is renowned for delivering innovative solutions across a broad range of industries. As part of their ongoing investment in technology, they are seeking a Head of Platform & Infrastructure Engineering to lead both infrastructure and DevOps functions within their London division. The Role: This senior role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management across both infrastructure systems and DevOps engineering. You will lead a high-performing team responsible for maintaining, modernizing, and scaling critical enterprise platforms that support global financial operations. Role & Responsibilities: * Serve as a technical escalation point and architecture advisor for infrastructure and platform * projects. * Collaborate with the business and IT stakeholders to align infrastructure and platform * strategy with organisational goals. * Ensure all services are secure by design, working closely with the information security team * to proactively manage risks. * Drive service improvement and operational resilience through automation, observability, and Skills and Experience: * Proven experience in leading platform/infrastructure and DevOps teams in a hands-on * capacity. * Strong technical foundation in both traditional infrastructure and modern DevOps tooling * and methodologies. * Able to operate at both strategic and detailed technical levels, including architecture, * planning, and execution. * Passion for engineering excellence, automation, and continuous improvement. * Confident engaging with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders. * Comfortable navigating complex, fast-paced enterprise environments and managing * competing priorities. * Strong experience with Microsoft enterprise technologies. * Solid understanding of CI/CD, GitOps, IaC (e.g., Terraform, ARM), and automation scripting * (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python). * Cloud experience (ideally Azure) and hybrid infrastructure environments. * Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and observability platforms. Package: * Up to 25% Bonus * Head of Platform & Infrastructure Engineering - Financial Services- London (Hybrid/Remote) - Seniority level * Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type * Employment typeFull-time Job function * Job functionInformation Technology * IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting and Technology, Information and Media Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Intec Select by 2x Get notified about new Head of Infrastructure jobs in London Area, United Kingdom. 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