Head of Platform Engineering & AI-Driven Ops

Notabene, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital financial services firm in Greater London is seeking a Director of Platform Engineering to architect a unified operational model across DevOps, IT, data, and security. The ideal candidate will have substantial leadership experience in technical domains, a strategic mindset, and expertise in AI-driven tooling. This role is vital for ensuring the company operates efficiently as it scales, providing significant opportunities for growth and impact within the firm.

Benefits

Market-leading pay

Benefits

Autonomy in role

Transparent work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams across technical domains like DevOps and IT.
• Ability to drive the adoption of AI-driven tools.
• Strong history of organizational transformation in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect a unified operating model across technical domains.
• Roll out AI-driven tooling to enhance productivity.
• Lead and develop a team for operational success.
• Establish security and compliance strategies.
• Improve data platforms to support business operations.

Skills

Leadership experience in DevOps

Expertise in AI and agentic tooling

Strong business acumen

Excellent communication skills

Systems-thinking mindset

Job description

A leading digital financial services firm in Greater London is seeking a Director of Platform Engineering to architect a unified operational model across DevOps, IT, data, and security. The ideal candidate will have substantial leadership experience in technical domains, a strategic mindset, and expertise in AI-driven tooling. This role is vital for ensuring the company operates efficiently as it scales, providing significant opportunities for growth and impact within the firm.