Head of Platform Engineering

Head of Platform Engineering Amsterdam, Netherlands This is a rare opportunity to shape the technical direction at a pivotal stage of growth for a multiuser digital platform. You will take ownership of platform engineering strategy, lead a high-performing engineering organisation, and play a key role in embedding modern technologies, including AI, into core development practices. The Company They are a well-established digital business operating at significant scale across multiple markets, supporting millions of users each month. Their business underpins a diverse ecosystem of transactions, interactions, and services, making engineering excellence critical to their continued success. They are investing heavily in platform capabilities, developer experience, and AI-driven innovation to maintain their position as a leader in their space. The business offers a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where technical leadership has real influence on strategic outcomes. The Role You will lead the platform engineering function, shaping the architecture, standards, and infrastructure that support the entire organisation. Responsibilities include: Defining and driving platform engineering strategy across core services, infrastructure, and developer experienceLeading and mentoring a large, multi-layered engineering organisation, including engineering managersOverseeing architecture for distributed systems and event-driven platforms at scaleEstablishing engineering standards across backend, frontend, and mobile environmentsDriving improvements in reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency across cloud infrastructureOwning platform budgets, including cloud spend and tooling investmentsChampioning the adoption of AI within engineering workflows and platform capabilitiesPartnering closely with product, data, and commercial stakeholders to align technical and business prioritiesImplementing metrics to track performance, productivity, and platform health Your Skills & Experience Strong leadership experience within large-scale engineering environmentsDeep technical expertise in distributed systems and modern backend architectureExperience with event-driven systems, data platforms, and scalable infrastructureStrong understanding of cloud environments, containerisation, and CI/CD practicesProven ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across technology and business teamsCommercial awareness with experience managing budgets and optimising technology spendA clear perspective on the role of AI in modern software engineering and experience driving its adoptionData-driven mindset with a focus on performance, reliability, and continuous improvement What They Offer Comprehensive benefits packageSignificant leadership scope with high visibility across the organisationOpportunity to shape engineering strategy at scaleA culture that prioritises technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning How to Apply If you are interested in leading a high-impact platform engineering function, apply now to learn more.