Director of Platform Architecture

Experian; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role (40% office base)

Pension

BUPA healthcare

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Experian in the United Kingdom is seeking a Director of Platform Architecture to lead architectural strategy, design, and governance for our next-generation platform capabilities. You will report to the CTO and ensure the platform is multi-tenant, scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise direction.

You will own the architecture roadmap, drive cloud-native patterns, and collaborate with Cloud COE, Security, and Enterprise Architecture to harmonise platform foundations across product teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing, implementing and scaling enterprise-grade platforms with multi-product adoption.
• Strong cloud architecture expertise (AWS preferred; Azure beneficial).
• Deep understanding of identity platforms (Okta, OAuth2, OIDC), global API platforms, event-driven systems, and cross-region HA architectures.
• Solid understanding of data ecosystems (NoSQL, relational, vector DBs, streaming).
• Experience in financial services, fraud, or identity verification platforms is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with SAFe, Agile, and platform operating models.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture vision and multi-year roadmap for Experian shared platforms.
• Ensure platform scalability to support multiple business domains and customer segments.
• Partner with stakeholders to prioritise platform features and integration patterns.
• Shape platform resilience aligned to Tiering Framework, including RTO/RPO and HA design.
• Drive reusable patterns and enforce platform guardrails across product teams.
• Guide architectural governance, design reviews, reference architectures, and standards.
• Collaborate with Cloud COE, Security, and Enterprise Architecture to align platform foundations with policies.
• Lead adoption of cloud-native patterns and improve developer experience with self-service tooling and automation.

Skills

Enterprise platforms

Cloud architecture

Identity platforms

APIs & events

Data ecosystems

Agile / SAFe

Platform governance

Job description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.

Job Description

Company Overview Experian is a global leader in data and analytics, committed to unlocking the power of data to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses, and society. With over 25,000 employees across 30+ countries, we are investing in innovation and technology to shape a better tomorrow.

Role Overview As Director of Platform Architecture, you will lead the architectural strategy, design, and governance of our next-generation platform capabilities. These platforms serve as the foundation for hosting a diverse portfolio of products and services across many business lines. Reporting into our CTO you will ensure the platform is multi-tenant, highly scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned to enterprise architecture direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the architecture vision and multi‑year roadmap for Experian shared platforms.
• Ensure platform scalability to support multiple business domains and customer segments.
• Partner with all stakeholders to prioritise platform features and integration patterns.
• Shape platform resilience aligned to Experian Tiering Framework, including RTO/RPO and HA design.
• Drive reusable patterns and enforce platform guardrails across product teams.
• Guide architectural governance, design reviews, reference architectures, and standards.
• Collaborate with Cloud COE, Security, and Enterprise Architecture to align platform foundations with enterprise policies.
• Lead adoption of cloud-native patterns.
• Champion developer experience improvements, self‑service tooling, and automation‑driven workflows.
• Mentor architects and engineers.
• Drive continuous optimisation of performance, cost, and operational efficiency.
• Must have hands‑on experience in programming, infrastructure provisioning and DevOps Pipeline.

Qualifications

• Hands on experience designing, implementing and scaling enterprise‑grade platforms with multi‑product adoption.
• Strong cloud architecture expertise (AWS preferred; Azure beneficial).
• Deep understanding of identity platforms (Okta, OAuth2, OIDC), global API platforms, event‑driven systems, and cross‑region HA architectures.
• Solid understanding of data ecosystems (NoSQL, relational, vector DBs, streaming).
• Experience in financial services, fraud, or identity verification platforms is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with SAFe, Agile, and platform operating models.

What Success Looks Like

• Experian products scale efficiently on a unified, robust platform.
• Delivery of a stable, resilient platform aligned to Tiering Framework for OLTP services.
• Strong cross-functional alignment and trusted leadership across all product and engineering.
• A recognised platform strategy delivering long‑term value for Experian.

Additional Information

Benefits include

• Hybrid-based role 40% office base
• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
• Core benefits include pension, BUPA healthcare and more
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award‑winning; World's Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.