Engineering Manager - Platform

We don't wait for the future—we build it. We are Clavium.

Clavium is a developer-centric, tech-forward company dedicated to solving complex problems in the blockchain space. By harnessing advanced technologies, we build tools and capabilities that enable individuals to securely manage their digital assets. We foster a culture of innovation and constant challenge, empowering our team to grow, experiment, and drive impactful solutions.

As the Engineering Manager for the Platform team , you will be at the forefront of ensuring the seamless delivery of high-performance blockchain solutions. You will lead the Platform (DevOps) and Database engineering teams, drive best practices in CI / CD, and optimise deployment practices across the organisation. Your role will include mentoring engineers, managing projects, and improving automation and operational efficiency, all while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Outcomes you will own :

People Leadership & Team Development

Build a high-performing, engaged team that consistently delivers on ambitious goals.

Drive measurable improvements in skill development, retention, and morale through focused coaching and clear career paths.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Align platform strategies with business objectives through clear communication, roadmaps, and resource planning.

Ensure timely, integrated delivery of initiatives by building trust and facilitating effective cross-functional teamwork.

Platform Governance, Availability & Reliability

Ensure the platform meets strict uptime, security, and compliance standards, with tangible reductions in downtime and security incidents.

Continually enhance reliability, performance, and scalability to support business growth.

Operational Support & Incident Management

Maintain robust operations with swift incident resolution and proactive problem management, shown by decreasing mean time to resolution (MTTR) and reduced recurrence.

Ensure minimal disruption and transparent reviews that drive continuous improvements.

What We’re Looking for from You :

Leadership & Strategic Oversight

Proven success guiding Platform / DevOps teams and embedding a DevOps culture, with a track record of effectively communicating vision and representing engineering at the senior stakeholder level.

Effective Communication & Mentorship

Fluent in explaining technical concepts to diverse audiences, while coaching and developing engineering teams.Collaborates seamlessly with cross-functional leadership groups to achieve shared objectives.

Cloud & Infrastructure Management

Extensive experience operating high-load Kubernetes environments (including Service Mesh and policy tools) across public and private clouds, ensuring resilience, scalability, and security.

Skilled in applying governance frameworks such as FinOps for cost management and compliance to policies and standards while maintaining robust infrastructure performance.

Data & Application Architecture

Deep awareness of both relational and NoSQL databases, coupled with a strong understanding of modern application architecture, lifecycle development, and API best practices.

Ensures robust, scalable solutions that integrate data governance with overall system design.

DevOps & CI / CD Excellence

Embed DevOps best practices and efficient CI / CD pipelines that accelerate release cycles and reduce errors.

Foster a culture of automation and autonomy, enabling faster, more reliable product delivery.

Operational Support & Process Management

Proven ability to apply IT service management practices such as, incident, change, and problem management to maintain rigorous SLAs and uphold availability, security, and reliability.

Drives continuous improvement in operational governance, ensuring issues are addressed proactively and resolved efficiently.

Interview Process : Our interview process consists of; a short call with our internal talent team, followed by a 1 hour technical interview and finally a 1 hour competency interview. Our talent team will be there to give guidance and support you through the process.