Job Description
We’re looking for a Platform Engineering Team Lead in join the team in our Technology Services function. You'll lead the squad of multi disciplined Platform Engineers to deliver new systems whilst maintaining operational stability of production services.
This is a hybrid role, a mix of working from home plus some time in our Bradford & Leeds offices.
About the role
In the Platform Engineering Team Lead role, you will -
1. Lead and develop a team that provides support to our E-Commerce, Middleware, payment and back-office systems. The team workload is split between BAU run support and supporting the delivery of projects that support the growth of YBS
2. Manage a high performing team of multiskilled Engineers, performing regular reviews and ongoing team development to ensure all team members have opportunities to develop their personal and technical skills
3. Liaise with other IT teams, provide 2nd and 3rd line support services on a 24 x 365 on call basis for elements of the associated technology stack across all non-production, business critical Production and Disaster Recovery environments
4. Comply with agreed processes, oversee the delivery of all project and roadmap initiatives owned by the team. Manage your teams time and their allocation to project work
5. Ensure the provision of appropriate Infrastructure consultancy services to assure the architecture, design and delivery of the supported platforms technology stack and the infrastructure it resides upon
6. Maintain/ initiate relationships with 3rd party vendors for products within the team ownership to ensure technical proficiency
7. Validate the implementation of automated build, deployment and monitoring procedures to facilitate rapid/ repeatable environment delivery
About you
With a proven track record in a similar role, you will have -
8. Strong skills in providing Middleware, Database and Platform support services in complex Business Critical IT environments
9. Ability to drive, demonstrate and communicate strategic level proposals to both technical and non-technical groups
10. Knowledge and experience of Continuous Integration/ Delivery techniques (e.g. Jenkins) and software Application Containerisation methods
11. A high-level knowledge of web-tier technologies
12. Knowledge of public cloud infrastructure (Azure And Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), Oracle technologies and Microsoft SQL server would be advantageous
About us
At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.
Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.
Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.
About our Benefits
We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:
13. Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
14. Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
15. Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
16. Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
17. My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.