Platform Architect

ZipRecruiter; Belfast; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data management solutions seeks a senior Platform Architect to shape scalable system architectures. This role involves driving cloud initiatives, mentoring engineers, and aligning technology with business strategies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working environment

Strong benefits package

Opportunity to influence architectural strategy

Qualifications

• 12+ years in software engineering or architecture.
• Proven track record in cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
• Experience in mentoring senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of scalable architecture strategies.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align technology with goals.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud Architecture

Microservices

APIs

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Platform Architect

UK (Sponsorship is not available)

About the Company

A global leader in data management solutions for financial, legal, and data-driven organizations. With over 20 years of experience, their platform is trusted by hundreds of clients worldwide. Backed by a top-tier private equity firm, they’re rapidly expanding across EMEA.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a senior Platform Architect to lead the design of scalable, integrated system architectures across our technology landscape. This cross-functional role bridges engineering, product, operations, and infrastructure—driving cloud- initiatives, guiding platform evolution, and mentoring senior engineers to promote technical excellence and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Strategy

• Lead the development of a scalable, future-proof architecture strategy aligned with company goals.
• Design a unified platform connecting key business functions such as sales, finance, and operations.
• Maintain and evolve the architectural roadmap, ensuring alignment with product and business priorities.
• Apply best practices in cloud- design, security, and compliance.

Technical Leadership & DevOps

• Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams.
• Foster a DevOps-first culture by embedding automation, observability, and operational excellence.
• Balance speed of delivery with maintainable, high-quality architecture.

Collaboration & Influence

• Partner closely with product, engineering, and business teams to align technology with strategic goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, simplifying complex decisions and aligning stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of transparency, innovation, and shared accountability.

Team & People Leadership

• Mentor senior engineers and tech leads, fostering technical growth and leadership development.
• Model integrity, humility, and a growth mindset in how we build and collaborate.
• Create an environment where engineers can thrive, contribute, and continuously improve.

What You Bring

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, architecture, or enterprise systems leadership.
• Proven track record designing and scaling cloud- platforms (AWS or Azure experience ).
• Strong expertise in microservices, APIs, Kubernetes, containers, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Salesforce, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Snowflake, or ServiceNow.
• Broad understanding across domains such as Finance, GTM, Engineering, Security, or Data Infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills—you can break down complexity and build alignment.
• A pragmatic, business-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Experience mentoring senior-level engineers and driving cross-team architecture is a strong plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing, mission-driven tech company solving real problems for complex organizations.
• Work with a high-performing team that values innovation, autonomy, and impact.
• Competitive salary, flexible working environment, and strong benefits package.
• Opportunity to influence long-term architectural strategy at an enterprise scale.