Platform Engineering Manager

• Support with balancing workload priorities and team capability.
• Lead high performance of team – ensuring Delivery Excellence
• Development of toolset for the Eng team e.g. keeping abreast of needs and securing funding for new tools.

• Act as a contact for project managers, operations team and service leadership.
• Communicate resource constraints, risks, and priorities clearly.
• Build strong relationships across technical teams.

We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges.

You don’t need to tick every box, but we’re particularly interested in people with skills/experience in:

• Proven experience managing technical teams and coaching engineers and delivery methodologies (eg Agile, Scrum, ITIL or SDLC)
• Good leadership and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Excellent people-management skills
• Data-driven decision-making
• Calm under operational pressure
• Background in engineering or technical project management

Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered.

SiXworks is a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission-critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations.

We focus on digital experimentation, secure-by-design architecture, cloud technologies, and rapid application development to help our customers move faster and stay ahead of evolving challenges.

Our team combines expertise from across technology, business, and operational backgrounds including the armed forces creating a collaborative environment where practical thinking and innovation thrive.

Our culture is guided by six principles: Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity our North Star for how we work.

SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments.

As an end-to-end digital innovation and delivery partner, we turn complex challenges into mission-critical digital advantages.

This is a thrilling time for us, with ambitious plans for growth.

We are looking for brilliant, experienced, driven and self-motivated people to join the team on our journey.

We offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, free Private Medical cover and Life Assurance, Generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), Bonus and Professional development and training support.

In addition to secure parking, gym, café & restaurant on site and lots of open break out spaces.

A word on UK Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Interested?

Please apply!