About Numan

Founded in 2018, we’ve already grown to be a 200+ team distributed across the globe, united by a singular mission: empowering people to take control of their health.

Numan is transforming health: we’ve built a cutting-edge platform that integrates diagnostics, medication, supplements, digital programmes, and doctor consultations. Giving people the tools they need to maximise life.

To deliver on our transformative mission, we are guided by our 5 company values:

Patients first.
Learn Fast.
Own the quality.
Succeed together.
Care deeply.

Backed by top-tier investors, Numan is already having a positive impact on hundreds of thousands of patients here in the UK, and we want you to help us deliver this mission!

The Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Lead Infrastructure Engineer to lead our Platform Engineering team. As the team leader, you will direct the planning, design, development, and implementation of our platform architecture, ensuring it meets the needs of our growing product portfolio. You will guide a talented team of engineers, driving best practices and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

You’ll be:

Leading the design and development of scalable, reliable, and secure platform solutions.
Managing and mentoring a team of platform engineers, providing guidance, support, and professional development.
Collaborating with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technological solutions.
Ensuring continuous improvement of the platform through effective use of DevOps and Agile methodologies.
Overseeing the implementation of security best practices and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Optimising performance and scalability of the platform to support business growth.
Troubleshooting complex technical issues and implementing robust solutions.
Developing and maintaining metrics and KPIs to evaluate platform performance and reliability.

We’re looking for someone who has:

Proven experience leading a team of infrastructure/platform engineers
Extensive experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
Expertise with containerisation and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
Deep understanding of networking, security protocols, and best practices.
Proven experience with CI/CD tools and techniques.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to lead and inspire teams.

It’s a bonus if you have:

Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Kubernetes Certified Administrator.
Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Loki.

Our benefits include...

📈 - Share options.
🏖 - 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 the longer you stay with Numan).
🩺 - Health insurance with Vitality.
🧸 - Enhanced maternity and parental leave.
🐥 - Nursery benefit provided by YellowNest.
💼 - Employee assistance programme (access to therapy, financial planning and discounts).
⚖️ - Generous pension (includes both employee and employer contributions).
💻 - Flexible working options, including a dog friendly office in Farringdon.
📚 - Personal training and development budget via Learnerbly.
👟 - Wellhub membership, giving you access to over 2,000 locations in the UK.
☕️ - Free office snacks including breakfast items, soft drinks, tea and coffee.
🚲 - Cycle to work scheme.
🚆 - Season ticket loan.
% - Discount on Numan products for your friends and family.
🤲 - Paid volunteering days.
📅 - An additional 2 weeks off once you reach your 5th anniversary with Numan.

Diversity at Numan

At Numan, people are at the heart of who we are. We recognise and value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from all backgrounds bring.

We promote innovation and creativity, enabling us to tackle things from various viewpoints and are committed to equal opportunities and continuously strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, and valued.

Embracing diversity isn’t just our goal; it’s our strength, driving us towards a more inclusive future.