Team Lead Infrastructure & Dev

About the role

The mission of this role is to ensure that infrastructure and DevSecOps operations run smoothly, securely, and in full compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements. You will create the structures, processes, and clarity the team needs to execute effectively while translating business priorities into actionable technical work.

What you'll do

• Lead team rituals and support/implement an effective work structure (e.g., scrum)
• Prioritise and manage the team's work backlog, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and business value
• Manage the professional growth, skill development, and performance reviews of team members
• Serve as the central interface between the team and key stakeholders, translating their requirements into actionable work items
• Take full ownership and management of the core tech stack, including GCP, GitLab, Bitbucket, AI-assisted development tools, and Security Scanning tools
• Establish and maintain robust configuration management practices to ensure environment consistency and traceability
• Lead the management of all audit controls and compliance requirements pertinent to the team's remit
• Synthesise technical challenges and strategic decisions into clear, concise recommendations for executive management

What you'll need

• You have a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• You bring 5-7 years of experience in Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, DevOps, or DevSecOps, including time in a leadership role
• You understand modern infrastructure, cloud environments, automation, and secure delivery practices
• You can translate complex technical topics into clear decisions and priorities
• You have experience running team rituals and managing structured delivery processes
• You are skilled at prioritising work, managing backlogs, and aligning delivery with strategic goals
• You communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• You are familiar with audit, compliance, and governance frameworks relevant to infrastructure and security