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Explore how platform engineering transforms value delivery at The Very Group, a £2bn+ digital retail business, through this 14-minute conference talk. Discover the evolution of platform engineering from a small team decomposing monolithic applications into microservices to becoming a central pillar of the organization's technology function over seven years. Learn how platform engineers simplify complex cloud offerings by creating internal interfaces that enable developers to quickly assemble secure and effective solutions. Understand the specific responsibilities of platform engineers and their collaborative approach with software engineering squads to accelerate customer value delivery. Gain insights into how platform engineering streamlines workflows, reduces redundant implementation efforts, and empowers engineers to focus on innovation rather than repetitive solution development. Examine real-world strategies for merging online retail with flexible payment systems while managing over 2,000 brands through effective platform engineering practices.
