39 Platform Lead jobs in the United Kingdom

Platform Lead | Customer Identity Solutions

Location: Hybrid - London UK

Join us at Merlin Entertainments as we transform the future of digital guest experiences across our iconic global attractions.

We're seeking a talented Platform Lead to lead the strategy, delivery, and ongoing optimisation of Merlin's Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) capabilities.

About the role

This is a high-impact position within the Digital & Data division, responsible for enabling secure, seamless, and scalable digital identity journeys across our global guest-facing platforms.

You'll oversee internal engineers and supplier delivery teams, ensuring high performance, strong governance, and alignment with business goals. Collaborating closely with cloud, data, application, and security teams.

Responsibilities • Lead a team of talented and experienced engineers and specialists. Managing the team, providing training and performance management. • Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Identity Management platform, ensuring high performance, availability, and scalability. • Maintain and continuously improve service level agreements (SLAs) and operational KPI's • Lead the lifecycle of such platforms, including design, implementation and maintenance. • Collaboration with stakeholders, prioritising initiatives and aligning with business goals. • Deliver reports on platform usage, metrics and trends.

Skills and Expertise • Bachelor's or MSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experiences) • 5+ years experience managing Identity Management or similar hybrid cloud platforms. • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) • Expertise in scripting/automation tools (Terraform, Powershell) • Microsoft Certification (Bonus points) • Understanding of IAM protocols • Knowledge of governance frameworks like TOGAF or ITIL, and familiarity with compliance standards (GDPR)

Interview Process • Recruiter Call • Hiring Manager Intro • 1-2 stage Panel Interview

Our recruitment process typically takes around 4-5 weeks, but we’re always happy to work around your availability. You’ll have the opportunity to be supported by our external recruitment partner at different stages along the way.

Benefits

We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects. Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 28 days’ holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.

At Merlin Entertainments, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Diversity and inclusion are central to how we work — we celebrate individuality and strive to build an environment where everyone can thrive.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and identities, including age, ethnicity, gender, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, family or parental status, religion, and veteran status

*Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, not all applicants will receive feedback*

We're currently seeking a Cloud Platform Lead to join an innovative bank, offering a range of financial services designed specifically for businesses.

Enjoy a competitive salary of £110,000 plus a generous bonus scheme, private healthcare, and a contributory pension. Benefit from flexible working, professional development opportunities, and family-friendly policies like maternity and paternity pay. Work in a dynamic environment with exciting projects, plus access to on-site perks including secure parking, a café, a restaurant, and a gym. Apply today and take your career to the next level!

What You’ll Bring To The Table

• Work closely with the assigned team, principally with the other technical leads/architects and Automation Engineer(s), to produce and contribute to technical plans/designs across the business.
• Design automations and maintain the everything-as-code architecture document set (including infrastructure as code (IaC)), all of which will utilise DevSecOps cadences, processes and tools.
• Be able to design the technical components of the system, and where issues occur feedback to the relevant team members and propose improvements/fixes/work arounds in a clear and timely way.

Skills & Experience We're Looking For

• Extensive experience in network engineering and design within Azure Cloud environments.
• Proficiency with Azure Cloud services and networking features.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform.
• Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline management.
• Experience with Netskope or similar cloud security solutions.
• Proven leadership experience in leading teams and managing projects.

What’s In It For You?

• Location: Buckinghamshire
• Work type: Permanent
• Salary: £110,000
• Industry: Banking
• Flexible working offerings, bonus scheme, private health cover, pension, and more!

For further information on this Cloud Platform Lead role apply below

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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• Platform Ownership & Governance
  • Serve as the primary owner and point of accountability for the Workday platform across HCM, Financials, and Adaptive Planning.
  • Drive strategic roadmaps, platform upgrades, and new module implementations.
  • Ensure platform governance, data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Operational Excellence
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support Workday operations and resolve platform issues.
  • Optimise system configurations, integrations, and business processes.
  • Partner with vendors, including Workday, to manage support tickets, releases, and enhancements.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Act as a liaison between business users, technical teams, and external providers.
  • Provide platform training, promote adoption, and communicate system changes and benefits.
  • Translate business needs into system solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Continuous Improvement & ROI Optimisation
  • Champion the continuous improvement and automation of Workday-related processes.
  • Analyse system usage and performance to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost-saving.
  • Measure and report on Workday’s ROI and effectiveness across functional areas.

• Proven experience owning or leading a Workday platform (ideally across HCM, Financials, and Adaptive Planning).
• Strong understanding of system configuration, business process design, and integration management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Demonstrable project management and change management capabilities.
• Analytical mindset with experience in ROI measurement and business value tracking.

• Workday certifications (HCM, Financials, Adaptive Planning, or related).
• Experience working in a hybrid corporate environment.
• Knowledge of related systems or tools (e.g., payroll systems, integration platforms, reporting tools).

• As a business we wholly and totally concentrate on recruitment for the Workday ecosystem, which means we know our area inside & out. Our knowledge of the Workday ecosystem is what separates us from the rest and drives us forward

Oracle Fusion Platform Lead required by market leading, award winning, professional services organisation based in Central Bristol. This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days a week onsite but with flexibility.

Are you a strategic thinker with deep Oracle Fusion expertise and a passion for leading high-performing teams? Our client is looking for an Oracle Fusion Platform Lead to play a key role in driving innovation, efficiency, and optimisation across the Finance platforms.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of the Oracle Fusion platform strategy, ensuring it delivers measurable value for both users and the wider business. You’ll be leading a team of 8 Finance Analysts and will work closely with senior stakeholders to shape the vision and roadmap for our clients Finance systems. Your focus will include overseeing system enhancements, championing continuous improvement, and ensuring seamless operations of the core Finance technology.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring together people leadership, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and grow a high-performing team delivering value through the Finance platforms (primarily Oracle Fusion).
li>Set platform strategy and priorities, working in close partnership with business stakeholders.
• Deliver large-scale system changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Own in-life platform performance, including metrics reporting and user experience.
• Provide leadership in support, issue resolution, UAT, audit compliance, and documentation.
• Align team goals with overall Digital, IT, and Business strategies.
• Foster strong relationships with platform partners and third-party SaaS providers.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and market trends, integrating insights into platform development.

About You

• Proven experience building and leading high-performing, collaborative teams.
• Strong expertise in Oracle Fusion (including Finance modules, P2P, and Workflow).
• Comfortable with Oracle R12, databases, development tools, and support systems.
• Experienced in UAT processes and managing platform audits.
• Track record in delivering measurable improvements and innovations across digital platforms.
• Ability to manage complex technology projects end-to-end.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Data-driven decision maker with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
• Curious mindset with a drive to challenge the status quo and solve business problems creatively.

What’s in It for You

< i>A competitive salary
• A 10% annual bonus
• 25 days’ holiday plus the option to buy more, and additional days for long service
< i>Generous pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions
• Healthcare Cash Plan, Wellbeing Platform, EAP and Gym benefit
• Enhanced family leave: 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents, 4 weeks for non-birthing
• Annual ShareSave scheme, Life Assurance, discount portal and more

Cloud & Security Platform Lead

A well-known British motoring company are looking for a Cloud & Security Platform Lead to join them in what is a brand new position for the company. There’s a lot of scope here for you to have a real impact on their cloud platform.

Joining a team of 10, you’d be responsible for leading the strategy (and setting standards across the department) behind their cloud and security technology, with a focus on working with AWS, which is their cloud provider of choice.

What’s in it for me?

You’ll get a salary of up to £100K for the role as well as a wide range of benefits. These include an annual bonus of up to 20%, a £5K cash-car allowance (which you’ll get even if you don’t have a car!), 7% pension and private medical insurance.

You’ll have flexibility to work on a hybrid basis in the office twice a week (they’ve locations in London and Basingstoke) and there will be travel once or twice a month involved to the location you’re not in. This will of course be expensed.

What experience do I need?

You’ll need really in-depth knowledge of AWS (as well as the relevant services, such as compute, storage, networking, database and most importantly serverless, as this is what they work on) as you’ll be working with it day to day.

You’d also need to have had experience with IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation and ARM templates as there are a lot of cloud deployments to automate. You’ll need prior hands on experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, as well as cloud-native application development and microservices architecture.

Security is a key aspect of the role, covering both hands-on implementation and compliance. The focus will primarily be on AppSec, encompassing principles and practices such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, encryption, and endpoint protection.

On the compliance access you’ll need an understanding of security standards and frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST and GDPR.

What will I be doing?

Key to this role is having the capability to come in and set the strategy for the department, as that’s what’s missing in the current team. It’s a strategic position where you’ll create a roadmap for both cloud and security and see it through to implementation. This includes ensuring the team follows best practices, designing and deploying cloud infrastructure, and fostering a positive culture of collaboration and innovation. While the focus is on strategy, the role also calls for the technical expertise to step in and provide hands-on support when needed.

What does the interview process look like?

They’re looking to move quickly on this (in their words; they needed someone last week) so are doing 3 short stages. The first is a 30/45 minute conversation with the Head of Technology, which will be followed by a 75 minute technical deep dive. If that goes well then the last stage will be to meet the wider team for 45 minutes. This is a chance to get to know both them and the company culture a little better.

Don’t worry if your CV’s not up to date, just ping me a message on and we can go from there.

Cloud & Security Platform Lead

A well-known British motoring company are looking for a Cloud & Security Platform Lead to join them in what is a brand new position for the company. There’s a lot of scope here for you to have a real impact on their cloud platform.

Joining a team of 10, you’d be responsible for leading the strategy (and setting standards across the department) behind their cloud and security technology, with a focus on working with AWS, which is their cloud provider of choice.

What’s in it for me?

You’ll get a salary of up to £100K for the role as well as a wide range of benefits. These include an annual bonus of up to 20%, a £5K cash-car allowance (which you’ll get even if you don’t have a car!), 7% pension and private medical insurance.

You’ll have flexibility to work on a hybrid basis in the office twice a week (they’ve locations in London and Basingstoke) and there will be travel once or twice a month involved to the location you’re not in. This will of course be expensed.

What experience do I need?

You’ll need really in-depth knowledge of AWS (as well as the relevant services, such as compute, storage, networking, database and most importantly serverless, as this is what they work on) as you’ll be working with it day to day.

You’d also need to have had experience with IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation and ARM templates as there are a lot of cloud deployments to automate. You’ll need prior hands on experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, as well as cloud-native application development and microservices architecture.

Security is a key aspect of the role, covering both hands-on implementation and compliance. The focus will primarily be on AppSec, encompassing principles and practices such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, encryption, and endpoint protection.

On the compliance access you’ll need an understanding of security standards and frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST and GDPR.

What will I be doing?

Key to this role is having the capability to come in and set the strategy for the department, as that’s what’s missing in the current team. It’s a strategic position where you’ll create a roadmap for both cloud and security and see it through to implementation. This includes ensuring the team follows best practices, designing and deploying cloud infrastructure, and fostering a positive culture of collaboration and innovation. While the focus is on strategy, the role also calls for the technical expertise to step in and provide hands-on support when needed.

What does the interview process look like?

They’re looking to move quickly on this (in their words; they needed someone last week) so are doing 3 short stages. The first is a 30/45 minute conversation with the Head of Technology, which will be followed by a 75 minute technical deep dive. If that goes well then the last stage will be to meet the wider team for 45 minutes. This is a chance to get to know both them and the company culture a little better.

Don’t worry if your CV’s not up to date, just ping me a message on and we can go from there.

Head of Department - nCino Platform Lead

Location: London

Salary: Market Competitive

Full-Time | Permanent

Flexi working - 2/3 days a week in the office

Paritas Recruitment Limited – Exclusive Opportunity

Paritas Recruitment Limited is supporting a respected midcap financial services firm in hiring an experienced nCino Platform Lead. This is a senior strategic role focused on the leadership and optimisation of nCino as the firm’s core platform for lending and workflow, built on Salesforce.

This opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about platform strategy, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement, offering real influence across technology, operations, and change functions.

About the Role

As the nCino Platform Lead, you will take full ownership of the firm’s nCino platform (with some scope across Salesforce and Mambu), driving its strategic development and operational performance. Reporting directly to the CTO, you’ll work closely with business stakeholders to ensure the platform is secure, scalable, and delivers maximum value.

You will manage one direct report, supported by third-party vendors, and act as the internal expert and trusted advisor for platform-related change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision, backlog, and technical roadmap for nCino
• Drive day-to-day operations, enhancements, user access and governance
• Collaborate with internal teams to prioritise initiatives aligned with business needs
• Ensure seamless integrations and data flow with internal systems via APIs
• Act as platform SME—translating technical possibilities into business impact
• Oversee vendor relationships, SLAs, and release planning
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement across the platform estate
• Support cross-functional working between delivery, compliance, and IT teams

What We’re Looking For

Core Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience leading nCino platform delivery and optimisation
• Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture and configuration
• Track record of managing platform backlogs and tech strategy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working in a regulated or financial services environment
• Comfortable working both strategically and hands-on when needed

Desirable (Not Essential):

• Exposure to Mambu or other fintech/core banking platforms
• Broader knowledge of UK financial services technology landscape
• Experience with full stack integration or system development

Why Paritas?

We specialise in connecting experienced professionals with mission-critical roles. This is a rare chance to shape the roadmap of a high-impact platform within a growth-oriented, values-driven organisation.

If you are interested in finding out more please do contact Leigh Albrecht at Paritas Recruitment on

Head of Department - nCino Platform Lead

Location: London

Salary: Market Competitive

Full-Time | Permanent

Flexi working - 2/3 days a week in the office

Paritas Recruitment Limited – Exclusive Opportunity

Paritas Recruitment Limited is supporting a respected midcap financial services firm in hiring an experienced nCino Platform Lead. This is a senior strategic role focused on the leadership and optimisation of nCino as the firm’s core platform for lending and workflow, built on Salesforce.

This opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about platform strategy, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement, offering real influence across technology, operations, and change functions.

About the Role

As the nCino Platform Lead, you will take full ownership of the firm’s nCino platform (with some scope across Salesforce and Mambu), driving its strategic development and operational performance. Reporting directly to the CTO, you’ll work closely with business stakeholders to ensure the platform is secure, scalable, and delivers maximum value.

You will manage one direct report, supported by third-party vendors, and act as the internal expert and trusted advisor for platform-related change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision, backlog, and technical roadmap for nCino
• Drive day-to-day operations, enhancements, user access and governance
• Collaborate with internal teams to prioritise initiatives aligned with business needs
• Ensure seamless integrations and data flow with internal systems via APIs
• Act as platform SME—translating technical possibilities into business impact
• Oversee vendor relationships, SLAs, and release planning
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement across the platform estate
• Support cross-functional working between delivery, compliance, and IT teams

What We’re Looking For

Core Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience leading nCino platform delivery and optimisation
• Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture and configuration
• Track record of managing platform backlogs and tech strategy
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working in a regulated or financial services environment
• Comfortable working both strategically and hands-on when needed

Desirable (Not Essential):

• Exposure to Mambu or other fintech/core banking platforms
• Broader knowledge of UK financial services technology landscape
• Experience with full stack integration or system development

Why Paritas?

We specialise in connecting experienced professionals with mission-critical roles. This is a rare chance to shape the roadmap of a high-impact platform within a growth-oriented, values-driven organisation.

If you are interested in finding out more please do contact Leigh Albrecht at Paritas Recruitment on

Head of Platforms - Lead Developer (C#, .net)

Hybrid – Home-based with 1 to 2 days / week in our Stratford–Banbury office - salary c£65k

AutoPlatforms Ltd

We’re building the UK’s leading platform for car leasing brokers.

Already powering 60+ broker sites, we’re looking for a senior technical leader to continue the exceptional growth of our platform and help shape the future of broker technology.

What You’ll Do

• Take ownership and evolve our custom in-house platform architecture (Azure, .NET, Umbraco, Blazor, Vue)
• Lead development with daily coding and deployment operations (this is mainly a development position initially)
• Work with founders to set roadmap, priorities, and engineering direction
• Help standardise industry data/APIs and lead integrations with providers like Lex Autolease
• Mentor incoming engineers, define best practices, and raise the bar on tech
• Grow into CTO-level responsibility as the business scales

Our Stack

• Cloud: Azure, Azure SQL.
• Site tech: C#, .NET, ElasticSearch, Vue.js
• CRM: Custom Blazor
• CMS: Umbraco

You’re Likely To Be…

• A senior developer or team lead ready to step into platform ownership
• Deeply experienced with .NET, cloud-native systems, and web frameworks
• Opinionated about clean architecture, data models, and APIs
• Excited to represent us at the tech table – inside and outside the business
• Looking to grow into a CTO role over the next 1–2 years

Why Join Us?

• We’re small, fast-moving, and already leading in our space
• We already process the best technology in the industry
• We listen to our customers and they love us – our roadmap is built on real broker feedback
• You’ll help shape the product, the company, and the wider industry