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.