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.
As Manager, Engineering Lead – Platform Infrastructure, you will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, performance and ongoing evolution of Carnival UK's platform infrastructure estate. Operating across hybrid cloud and legacy environments, you will provide leadership and governance for engineering activities delivered through strategic technology partners, while acting as a key link between technical teams and business stakeholders.
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
Your unique background and skills are what will make you stand out. We're looking for:
- 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
You are more than just your CV. You're someone who brings:
- 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
Application Guidance
Diversity is our strength, and we encourage applications from those with varied experiences, whether you meet every listed requirement or not. If you’re passionate about technology and looking for an opportunity to grow, we’d love to hear from you. Due to the popularity of our roles and our commitment to finding the best talent, we may close applications earlier than advertised. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become part of a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Apply today to start your journey with us.
Why Join Us?
Working with us means more than just a role in technology. It’s about being part of a team that values well-being and personal growth. Here’s what we offer:
- 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
Recruitment Journey
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Skills Required
- Strong cloud infrastructure and platform engineering knowledge with experience in cloud and hybrid cloud environments
- Experience with AWS
- Experience with Kubernetes
- Knowledge of Terraform
- Knowledge of Jenkins
- Experience with infrastructure automation and cloud-native technologies
- Experience providing engineering governance, technical oversight and managing outsourced engineering providers or technical vendors
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to build credibility and trusted relationships
- Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong business acumen and ability to balance technical priorities with business requirements
- Leadership capability within vendor-led engineering environments, influencing outcomes without direct authority
Carnival Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Carnival Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Carnival Corporation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Travel perks such as complimentary standby and discounted confirmed cruises, along with wellness resources and an on‑site gym in Miami, add distinctive lifestyle value to the total package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage combined with mental‑health/EAP resources and wellness programs provide comprehensive health support for eligible roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. corporate postings outline structured vacation, sick time, and company holidays, indicating clear and predictable time‑off provisions.
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What We Do
Carnival Corporation & plc is a global cruise company and one of the largest vacation companies in the world. Our portfolio of leading cruise brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises (UK), and Cunard in the United Kingdom; AIDA Cruises in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe; Iberocruceros in Spain; and P&O Cruises (Australia) in Australia. These brands, which comprise the most recognized cruise brands in North America, the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy, offer a wide range of holiday and vacation products to a customer base that is broadly varied in terms of cultures, languages and leisure-time preferences. We also own a tour company that complements our cruise operations: Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Combined, our vacation companies attract 10 million guests annually.
