Manager, Engineering Lead Platform Infrastructure FTC

Job Description

In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking a Manager, Engineering Lead – Platform Infrastructure to bring fresh insights and expertise to our technology department on a 12-month FTC basis.

This pivotal role will involve:

• Lead the operational management of platform infrastructure across both hybrid cloud and legacy environments
• Coordinate and govern engineering activities delivered by external engineering partners and vendors
• Hold vendors accountable for delivery quality, technical standards and adherence to processes
• Act as the bridge between technical engineering teams and business stakeholders while supporting business-as-usual operations and project delivery activity

This role is positioned at CUK07 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 12-months. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

Who We Are

Carnival UK is a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

What You'll Bring

• Strong cloud infrastructure and platform engineering knowledge with experience in cloud and hybrid cloud environments
• Experience with AWS and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of Terraform, Jenkins, infrastructure automation and cloud-native technologies
• Experience providing engineering governance, technical oversight and managing outsourced engineering providers or technical vendors

About You: The Ideal Candidate

• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build credibility and trusted relationships
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance technical priorities with business requirements
• Leadership capability within vendor-led engineering environments, influencing outcomes without direct authority

Why Join Us?

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
• Company paid Health Cash Plan and health assessment

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#Job Functions: Engineering; Information Technology; Management