Head of Architecture

Formula Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global entertainment business seeks a Head of Architecture to shape its strategic technology roadmap. This role offers a unique chance to lead architectural direction in a fast-evolving digital landscape, influencing critical business functions. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in software architecture, cloud platforms, and security architecture, along with excellent communication skills. Join a high-growth company committed to technology-led innovation and make a significant impact on a global scale.

Benefits

Bonus

Shares

Strong benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience leading architectural teams in multinational environments.
• Strong technical foundation in software architecture and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural direction across complex digital landscapes.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to design scalable systems.

Skills

Leadership in Architecture

Software Architecture

Cloud Platforms

Integration Frameworks

Security Architecture

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

This range is provided by Formula Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Head of Architecture

Salary: Up to £130,000 + Bonus & Shares

Location: London, Hybrid

We are currently working with a UK based, global entertainment business who are seeking an innovative Head of Architecture to implement technology to shape and drive its strategic technology roadmap.

Representing a high-impact, international business, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead architectural direction across a complex and fast-evolving digital landscape.

Reporting into the senior technology leadership team, the Head of Architecture will lead a team of specialist architects and collaborate with global stakeholders to design scalable, innovative, and secure systems that support critical business functions.

As a Head of Architecture you will have the following:

• Leadership experience as a Head or Director of Architecture in a complex, multinational environment.
• Deep technical foundation in software architecture and engineering best practices.
• Proven track record of delivering architectural oversight across enterprise-scale platforms and transformation programs.
• Familiarity with technology needs in consumer-facing industries such as retail, entertainment, or hospitality is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, integration frameworks, security architecture, and enterprise systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a strategic, commercially minded approach.

Package on offer:

• Salary up to £130,000 + Bonus, Shares & strong benefits package

This is a rare opportunity to influence architectural direction on a global scale, with the backing of a high-growth business committed to technology-led innovation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers, Retail, and Software Development

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