Head of Platform Engineering - Pathogen

Ellison Institute of Technology is seeking a collaborative and skilled Head of Platform Engineering to lead a team responsible for the engineering and operations of their cloud-native data platform, which will host the Pathogen Reference Database. This position focuses on data management, security, reliability, observability, and quality, supporting the development and deployment of AI-driven solutions for pathogen diagnostics and pandemic management. The team will deliver innovative solutions at pace within cross-functional squads.

Requirements

• Proven track record of building and supporting data platforms in the context of genomics or life sciences.
• Deep expertise in software or product engineering, with prior experience in a leadership role.
• Experience leading software engineers with delivery accountability and evidence of building healthy engineering culture.
• Security, privacy, and compliance awareness applied to product design, access control, secrets, auditability, and data governance.
• In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

Benefits

• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box
• Electrical Car Scheme