TL;DR

Platform Manager (Cloud): Delivering cloud platform strategy and engineering for a large-scale financial investment platform with an accent on secure, scalable architecture and high-performing infrastructure. Focus on managing the engineering team, driving cloud-native automation, and implementing robust governance across customer cloud environments.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to London (Paddington Office); hybrid flexible working pattern offered.

Company

Hargreaves Lansdown is a leading UK investment platform providing financial services to over 1.8 million clients.

What you will do

  • Oversee the design and implementation of the cloud platform to ensure performance, scalability, and compliance.
  • Manage and develop the cloud platform engineering team through cross-functional collaboration.
  • Align platform capabilities with business requirements and stakeholder needs.
  • Optimize provisioning and deployment processes using Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices.
  • Implement centralized management, monitoring, and security governance.
  • Evaluate and incorporate emerging public cloud services to drive competitive advantage.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in cloud platform engineering and operations.
  • Deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures and best practices.
  • Proven ability to build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams.
  • Strong expertise in public cloud services and scalable solution design.
  • Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
  • Must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship provided).

Culture & Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus and regular pay reviews.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
  • Enhanced parental leave and competitive pension scheme.
  • Private medical insurance and health screening programs.
  • Wellhub access and mental health support services.
  • Hybrid working environment with modern office facilities.

Hiring process

  • Three-stage interview process.
  • Includes a task or presentation element.