Platform Architect

Jobtailor; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Platform Architect to define and own our platform architecture strategy, aligning with business and technology objectives.

You will design end-to-end platform solutions covering infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, and operational tooling, promoting secure-by-design principles across teams, and driving consistency, reuse and standardisation across platforms.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and implementing platform architectures in Agile/DevOps environments.

Responsibilities

• Define platform architecture strategy and own end-to-end platform design.

Skills

Platform architecture design

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD tooling

Docker & Kubernetes

Azure cloud

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Security clearance eligible

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

GitLab CI/CD

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Azure Stack Hub

Job description

Define and own the platform architecture strategy aligned with business and technology objectives
Design end-to-end platform solutions covering infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, and operational tooling
Establish architectural principles, patterns, and standards including IaC, GitOps, and immutable infrastructure
Drive consistency, reuse, and standardisation across platforms and environments
Evaluate emerging technologies and guide adoption through proof of concepts and strategic roadmaps
Provide technical direction for CI/CD pipeline design, automation frameworks, and Infrastructure as Code practices
Ensure platforms are designed for scalability, resilience, security, and operational efficiency
Oversee reusable platform components and shared services
Act as design authority for platform-related initiatives and review and approve architectural decisions
Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements including performance, scalability, security, and maintainability
Produce and govern architectural artefacts such as diagrams, standards, and reference architectures
Lead design workshops and contribute to technical decision-making across projects
Collaborate with engineering, development, operations, and security teams
Mentor Platform Engineers and wider engineering teams
Promote DevOps and SRE best practices
Define platform capabilities, usage patterns, and self-service models
Embed secure-by-design principles in platform architectures
Guide platform-level security controls, identity management, compliance requirements, vulnerability management, and platform hardening

Requirements

• Extensive experience designing and implementing platform architectures in Agile/DevOps environments
• Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform, Ansible, ARM, DSC, or equivalent
• Deep knowledge of CI/CD tooling and delivery patterns, including GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration platforms including Docker, Kubernetes, and Podman
• Strong understanding of cloud and hybrid infrastructure, including Azure and Azure Stack Hub or similar
• Proficiency in scripting and automation, such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash
• Experience designing secure, scalable, and highly available systems
• Strong documentation and communication skills, with ability to produce clear architectural artefacts
• Ability to influence, guide, and align multiple teams and stakeholders
• Must have or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in defining and implementing platform architecture strategies that align with business objectives, focusing on Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD practices, and security principles. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and mentoring engineers while ensuring scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency in platform solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Platform Architecture Design
• Infrastructure as Code
• CI/CD Tooling Expertise
• Cloud Infrastructure Knowledge
• Security Clearance Eligibility

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Infrastructure as Code
• Terraform
• Ansible
• GitLab CI/CD
• Jenkins
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Python
• PowerShell
• Bash

Soft Skills

• Documentation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Influencing Skills
• Mentoring Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• UK Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Agile
• DevOps
• Containerisation
• Orchestration
• Scalability
• Resilience
• Operational Efficiency

Tools & Technologies

• GitHub Actions
• Azure
• Azure Stack Hub