Our client, a leading organisation in the technology sector, is seeking a Principal Platform Architect to provide strategic architectural leadership across its platform landscape. This permanent role will focus on designing scalable, secure and resilient technology platforms that support long-term business and engineering objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Defining and developing platform architecture strategies aligned with business and technology goals
- Designing scalable, secure and reliable technology platforms and services
- Establishing architecture principles, standards and governance frameworks
- Evaluating emerging technologies and identifying opportunities for platform improvement
- Working closely with engineering, product, security and infrastructure teams to deliver effective solutions
- Providing technical leadership and mentorship to architects and engineering professionals
- Reviewing architectural decisions, identifying risks and recommending appropriate solutions
- Communicating complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Job Requirements:
- Significant experience in technology architecture, platform architecture or a closely related discipline
- Strong understanding of enterprise platforms, cloud technologies, distributed systems and infrastructure
- Proven ability to create and communicate technical architecture strategies and roadmaps
- Understanding of security, resilience, scalability and performance considerations
- Experience with architecture governance, technical standards and design assurance
- Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to provide strategic technical direction while supporting practical delivery
- Relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience in technology, computing or engineering
Benefits:
- Opportunity to shape enterprise platform architecture within an innovative technology environment
- Permanent employment with opportunities for professional growth
- Collaborative and technically focused working culture
- Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Involvement in complex, high-impact technology projects
If you are an experienced Principal Platform Architect looking to influence technology strategy and deliver scalable platform solutions, apply now to join our client's expert team.
