Lead Platform Engineer

Lead Platform Engineer focuses on inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.

What the role involves

• Inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.
• Diagnose issues, complete checks, and keep records or handovers accurate.

Skills and requirements

• Security exposure in any of the following areas will set you apart: threat modelling, Zero Trust architecture, IAM, OWASP, secure-by-design, or API security.

Confirmed role details

• We are working with a globally recognised financial services organisation to hire two Lead Platform Consultants into their growing product security function.
• This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who can operate as a high-impact technical advisor and still be close to the code every day.
• This is not a strategy-only role.
• Lead architecture reviews, and embed secure-by-design principles across engineering teams, while remaining genuinely hands-on.

Candidate fit

• Leading architecture reviews, discovery sessions, and strategic planning.
• Embedding threat modelling and secure-by-design principles into the development lifecycle.
• Communicating platform strategy and security posture to senior leadership.

Known job details

• Pay: £90,000