Key skills
SDLCAILeadershipCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
- Lead the delivery and evolution of Elsevier’s internal developer platform
- Define and drive the platform strategy aligned with Elsevier standards
- Build and lead a global platform organization (95–125 engineers)
- Deliver internal developer portal capabilities (e.g., Backstage)
- Integrate AI across the SDLC including code generation and testing
- Ensure reliability and cost efficiency of platform services
- Partner with Business Unit CTOs, product leaders, and engineering teams for alignment
Requirements
- 15+ years in platform, software, or infrastructure engineering
- Proven experience leading large-scale cultural and operational transformations
- Strong background in platform-as-a-product and developer experience
- Demonstrated stakeholder influence across complex organizations
- Experience leading distributed engineering teams
- Familiarity with AI-enabled engineering practices
- Strong grounding in SRE, observability, and secure-by-design
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Tech Stack
- SDLC
Benefits
- Country specific benefits for well-being and happiness