Lead Software Engineer – DevSecOps & Platform Automation
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer – DevSecOps & Platform Automation to shape and lead the development of secure, scalable engineering platforms. In this role, you will provide technical direction across software delivery, cloud infrastructure, automation and security, helping development teams release reliable products efficiently. You will work closely with engineering, operations, architecture and security stakeholders to define effective platform strategies and champion modern DevSecOps practices.
Your responsibilities will include designing, building and continuously improving CI/CD pipelines, developer platforms, infrastructure automation and observability capabilities. You will establish reusable patterns for infrastructure as code, configuration management, automated testing, deployment and environment provisioning. The role will also involve embedding security throughout the software development lifecycle, including vulnerability management, secrets protection, identity and access controls, compliance automation and secure supply-chain practices. You will lead technical initiatives, review designs and code, troubleshoot complex production issues, and promote standards that improve reliability, performance and operational efficiency. You will also mentor engineers, facilitate knowledge sharing and support a culture of ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement.
You will bring substantial experience in software engineering, DevSecOps, platform engineering or a closely related discipline, together with a strong record of delivering automation and cloud-based solutions. Hands-on expertise with at least one major cloud platform, containerisation and orchestration technologies, infrastructure-as-code tools, source control and automated delivery pipelines is essential. You should be comfortable working with scripting or programming languages such as Python, Go, Java or similar, and have a sound understanding of Linux, networking, distributed systems and monitoring. Experience implementing security controls in automated environments, leading technical teams or communities of practice, and working in agile delivery environments will be highly valued. Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with the ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.
Lead Software Engineer – DevSecOps & Platform Automation
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