Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Your new role My client is looking for a Developer Platforms Specialist to take end-to-end ownership of the platforms that underpin software delivery across our global organisation.
This isn't a support or a DevOps role. This is a platform ownership role suitable for candidates with experience of managing internal developer platforms (Dev tools, product mindset)
You will be the technical authority responsible for shaping, governing and evolving our developer ecosystem – ensuring it is secure, scalable, modern and truly enables engineering teams to deliver at pace.If you thrive on defining standards, driving adoption, and owning outcomes, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact at enterprise scale. What you'll need to succeed The Role: Platform Ownership at Enterprise ScaleYou will own the developer platform landscape – from strategy through to execution, governance and continuous improvement. Platform Strategy & GovernanceOwn governance, standards, and policies for developer platforms Ensure security, compliance, and alignment with enterprise architecture Act as decision authority on platform usage, integrations, and tooling
Platform Ownership & LifecycleManage the developer tooling portfolio (Azure DevOps, GitHub, Power Platform, etc.) Define lifecycle (onboarding, upgrades, retirement) Shape platform roadmaps aligned to business and Microsoft ecosystem direction
Provisioning & AutomationEnable self-service environments, repositories, and pipelines Embed security and compliance guardrails Standardise tooling patterns to improve consistency and scalability
Monitoring & OperationsTrack platform health, usage, and compliance Deliver insights to drive optimisation and investment decisions Define support models, resilience, and service management
Adoption & EnablementLead platform adoption and change management Provide guidance, documentation, and technical leadership Support engineering teams and innovation initiatives
What you'll get in return c£65,000 – £70,000 + benefits
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