In today’s fast-moving software world, engineering teams are expected to build, ship, and scale products faster than ever. But as platforms grow, complexity grows with them and without clear rules and structure, even the best teams can slow down.
That’s where Platform Governance comes in.
At B++ {IaC}, we define Platform Governance as the intentional design of how platforms are built, maintained, and used across engineering organizations. It goes beyond compliance checklists it’s about creating clarity, consistency, and a seamless developer experience across the entire software delivery pipeline.
In practice, this means:
- Standardizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices so teams can spin up environments confidently and securely
- Defining how tools, services, and APIs are discovered and consumed using platforms like Spotify Backstage
- Implementing automation and CI/CD pipelines that reinforce security, observability, and compliance by default
- Mapping user access and permissions to ensure the right people have the right access at the right time
- Fostering a culture of trust and transparency across developer workflows
In short: Platform Governance is how engineering organizations scale their platform, without sacrificing quality, developer happiness, or security.