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If you own a task and agree to a date, the expectation is that it gets done.\nFeedback: We want our employees to flourish, so we regularly provide direct and constructive feedback.\nWe’re Looking For\nConfident, decisive and supportive leader with experience managing Cloud / Platform engineering teams.\nA natural ability to lead cross functional teams, working with engineering teams, QA and other stakeholders.\nA strong communicator who can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences.\nDeep understanding of modern cloud / platform engineering practices and scalable system architectures.\nExperience driving a culture around reliability, performance and continuous improvement.\nExpertise across Azure, Cloud technologies and the suite of tools commonly used in Cloud / Platform Engineering.\nProven experience working & scaling the platform to support a fast paced containerised environment.\nInterview Process\nStage 1: 30 minute intro call with a Talent Partner\nStage 2: 60 minute technical interview with the Engineering Manager & People Partner\nStage 3: 60 minute live technical challenge with the Platform team\nStage 4: 60 minute case study with Product, the Engineering Manager & Head of Platform Operations\nDiversity & Inclusion\nWe welcome, consider and encourage applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusivity. 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