Head of Platform Engineering

Description:

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head of Platform Engineering based in France.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the evolution of a modern platform engineering function within a fast-growing digital product environment. You will take ownership of cloud infrastructure, developer experience, reliability, security, and automation strategies supporting a diverse portfolio of SaaS products and engineering teams. Working closely with senior engineering leadership, you will define the long-term platform vision, improve operational maturity, and enable teams to build and deliver software more efficiently. This position is ideal for an experienced engineering leader who combines strategic thinking with strong technical expertise and enjoys building scalable, reliable systems. You will have the autonomy to shape platform standards, mentor talented engineers, and make a significant impact on technology operations across a global organization.