Job Description
This is a remote position.
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Cloud Engine (ICE) Platform Lead to join a high-impact infrastructure programme within a multinational organisation. The role focuses on guiding and overseeing the ICE platform, ensuring the architectural design, engineering, and delivery of key platform components. You will work closely with product management, architecture, and operations teams, coordinating across compute, storage and network to ensure seamless integration and timely delivery.
This is a senior consulting assignment requiring proven leadership in IT delivery, architecture and infrastructure platforms.
Start: October 2025 (target)
End: December 2026 (extensions possible)
Location: Remote (travel readiness required)
Commitment: Full-time (100%)
Responsibilities
* Lead the design, engineering, and delivery of the ICE platform components
* Ensure on-time delivery of infrastructure products and services with robust quality assurance
* Develop and manage project plans, monitor progress, and mitigate risks
* Allocate resources efficiently and lead architecture and delivery teams
* Consult with product management and architecture to align timelines and technical specifications
* Promote agile ways of working and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
* Coordinate with wider infrastructure stakeholders (network, compute, storage) to ensure seamless delivery
* Provide clear reporting and maintain documentation for transparency and KPIs
Requirements
Must-have
* Residency in the EU, EEA, UK, or Switzerland
* 10+ years of leadership experience in software delivery projects
* Proven track record managing IT software delivery teams
* Previous experience in software architecture or engineering, with strong understanding of delivery challenges
* Expertise in software delivery technologies and NFRs (deployability, maintainability, operability)
* Strong knowledge of design principles including scalability, availability, performance, and security
* Project management experience including scope, budget, resourcing, risk and quality assurance
Preferred
* Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent)
* Knowledge of containerisation, messaging/event brokers, REST/API gateways, software development tool chains, databases and observability technologies
Language skills
* Fluent English (C1 level or higher)
* German is an advantage
Benefits
As a freelancer / contractor with us, you will enjoy flexible working hours and the freedom to choose your own projects. Our platform gives you access to exciting projects in various industries and supports you in advancing your career. You'll benefit from competitive pay and a dedicated team to help you with any questions you may have. Work independently and utilise our strong network to achieve your professional goals.