At Q-Tech, a consultancy specializing in tech headhunting, we are partnering with a leading e-commerce company in the DIY, home, and gardening sector. As part of their continued growth, we are looking for a Platform Engineering Manager to oversee cross-functional teams across Spain and France
This role is an opportunity to redefine how a platform team operates, driving innovation, scalability, and efficiency at the core of a rapidly growing business. You’ll lead a dynamic team focused on empowering developers, enhancing system reliability, and streamlining operations to deliver an exceptional customer experience
Your Mission
As Platform Engineering Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the architecture, performance, and reliability of the platform that powers millions of transactions across Europe. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure the infrastructure and tools enable high-quality, secure, and scalable services while fostering a culture of ownership and operational excellence
Core Responsibilities
Infrastructure Leadership : Design and manage cutting-edge infrastructure leveraging AWS, Kubernetes, and containerized environments
Operational Excellence : Build a highly resilient platform by implementing best practices in observability, disaster recovery, and incident management
Performance Optimization : Develop frameworks to monitor, analyze, and enhance platform performance while driving cost efficiency through cloud resource optimization
Developer Enablement : Provide tools and services that empower development teams to work autonomously, including robust CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code solutions
Team Management : Lead and mentor a team of engineers and managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
Risk Mitigation : Ensure compliance, security, and governance standards are met, proactively addressing potential risks
Strategic Collaboration : Partner with product, finance, and other business units to align technical goals with broader company objectives
What We’re Looking For
Proven Leadership : At least 10 years of experience managing technical teams, with a track record of scaling operations and driving high-impact projects
Technical Depth : Strong expertise in cloud environments (AWS), container orchestration (Kubernetes), and DevOps practices (Terraform, CI/CD, observability tools)
Resilience Champion : Passion for reliability and systems resilience, including hands-on experience with disaster recovery planning and performance monitoring
Cost Management Expertise : Familiarity with FinOps principles to optimize cloud spending and drive resource efficiency
Exceptional Communicator : Ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences
Innovative Thinker : A creative mindset with the ability to challenge conventional approaches and implement innovative solutions
Adaptable & Curious : Comfortable navigating dynamic environments and constantly learning to stay ahead of the curve
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary in the range of €75,000 to €95,000, depending on experience and qualifications
Flexible hybrid setup : Work from home 3-4 days per week
Private health insurance fully covered by the company
30 days of annual leave to recharge and explore new adventures
Gym membership to support your health and well-being
Opportunities for professional development, including training and coaching to grow your skills and career
Technical Ecosystem
Cloud & Containers : AWS, Kubernetes (EKS)
Automation Tools : Terraform, Ansible, Packer
Monitoring & Observability : Datadog, Cloudflare
Languages : Go, Python, Java/Kotlin, React
Data & Messaging : RabbitMQ, Kafka, Snowflake
Why join our client?
Be a key leader in one of Europe’s fastest-growing e-commerce companies
Shape the future of platform engineering with cutting-edge tools and practices
Work in an international, innovative environment with talented professionals
Grow your career with opportunities for personal and professional development