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Alter Domus is seeking a DevEx Platform Lead to drive the strategy, architecture, and enablement of our internal developer platform and platform engineering practice adoption. This role focuses on empowering engineering teams through world-class platform services, developer experience, and infrastructure automation across Azure and AWS environments. As Developer Platform Lead, you'll own the vision and execution of platform engineering initiatives that accelerate development velocity, improve system reliability, and establish best practices across the organization.
Job Responsibility:
Define and execute the developer platform roadmap, aligning infrastructure capabilities with business and engineering objectives
Architect and evolve cloud-native platform solutions on Azure and AWS that enable self-service, scalability, and security
Establish platform engineering standards, reference architectures, and best practices across the organization
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies and tools to continuously improve the developer experience
Design, implement, and manage secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on Azure and AWS
Lead the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices using tools like Git, Azure/GitHub, Pipelines, and Terraform
Drive DevOps transformation through advanced deployment strategies including A/B testing, canary deployments, progressive delivery, and circuit breaking patterns
Oversee Kubernetes, Helm, Service Meshes, and cloud-native technologies, including container orchestration, serverless computing, and event-driven architectures
Build and maintain internal developer platforms (such as Backstage or similar portal solutions) that serve as golden paths for teams
Create comprehensive documentation, training programs, and enablement resources to accelerate developer onboarding and productivity
Implement and maintain reusable CI/CD pipeline templates, workflows, and automation that enhance development velocity
Provide hands-on technical guidance, support, and troubleshooting assistance to development teams
Establish and monitor platform SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets to ensure high availability and performance
Implement DORA metrics tracking (deployment frequency, lead time, MTTR, change failure rate) and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Create scripts and automation using Python, Go, and Bash to improve operational efficiency and reduce toil
Ensure platform security, compliance, and governance standards are maintained across all environments
Integrate GenAI tooling (Amazon Q, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, etc.) into developer workflows to enhance productivity and code quality
Evaluate and implement AI-assisted development tools that improve developer experience
Drive adoption of modern development practices through platform capabilities
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to understand platform requirements and pain points
Standardize and enhance deployment strategies, cloud architectures, and infrastructure patterns
Partner with security, compliance, and operations teams to ensure platform meets organizational standards
Mentor and guide engineers on platform engineering, DevOps, and cloud-native best practices
Requirements:
Deep expertise in Azure and AWS, including infrastructure design, security, networking, and cost optimization
Advanced experience with Kubernetes, Helm, Service Meshes, Istio, and cloud-native architectures
Proficiency with Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation, or similar tools
Strong experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins
Proficiency in Python, Go, Bash, or similar languages for automation and tooling
Experience with developer portals (Backstage, etc.) and internal platform development
Proven track record leading platform engineering or DevOps initiatives in complex, multi-team environments
Strong architectural vision with ability to balance technical excellence with business pragmatism
Experience defining and executing technical roadmaps aligned with organizational goals
Ability to influence and drive adoption of platform standards across engineering teams
Deep understanding of developer workflows, pain points, and productivity blockers
Passion for creating self-service capabilities and reducing cognitive load for developers
Experience measuring and improving developer experience through metrics and feedback
Strong technical writing and documentation skills
Understanding of cloud security best practices, compliance frameworks, and governance
Experience implementing security controls, secrets management, and access policies
Knowledge of infrastructure security scanning, vulnerability management, and remediation
Nice to have:
Experience with event-driven architectures, serverless computing (Lambda, Azure Functions), and modern application patterns
Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, New Relic) and platform monitoring
Knowledge of service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd, Consul)
Experience with policy-as-code tools (OPA, Sentinel, Kyverno)
Contributions to open-source platform engineering or DevOps projects
Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, CKA/CKAD, or similar
What we offer:
Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday
Continuous mentoring along your career progression
Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
Plus additional local benefits depending on your location