Principal Software Architect

Warner Bros. Entertainment; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Entertainment is looking for a Principal Software Architect to guide the architectural strategy for their multi-language website and licensing systems. This hybrid role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust and scalable technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software architecture and demonstrate strong leadership while fostering best practices in development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software architecture and large-scale system maintenance.
• Expertise in microservices and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Understanding of secure coding and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Refine and evolve software systems for scalability and performance.
• Lead design sessions and technical decisions.
• Modernize legacy systems and oversee integrations.
• Support Agile development practices.

Skills

Software Architecture

System Design

API Architecture

Cloud-native Applications

CI/CD

DevOps

Agile Environments

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Who we are…

Filmbankmedia is a leader in non-theatrical film distribution, representing many major Hollywood, Bollywood, and independent film studios (including Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures, Disney, 20th Century Studios, Universal, Paramount, Lionsgate and many more) in over 80 international territories.

Filmbankmedia provides licensing for film screenings that take place outside of the cinema and home in environments such as outdoor screenings, community cinemas, film clubs, hotels, hospitals, coaches, trains, schools, pubs, bars, care homes, and more.

Filmbankmedia operates in the UK and internationally. It is based in London but has new business representatives based in the LATAM and SEA regions.

Your New Role...

The Principal Software Architect is responsible for developing and actively contributing to the technical vision and architectural strategy for our multi-language, multi-territory website, the booking and licensing system, and integrations with third-party systems such as ERP, CRM, online payment platforms, Lab, and other business-critical services.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring that our technology solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with our business goals.

The architect will guide cross-functional teams in designing modern, efficient, and maintainable platforms, supporting both product innovation and operational excellence, while also continuously improving and optimizing existing systems and architectures.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Refine and evolve the overall architecture of key software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.

• Lead architectural design sessions, code reviews, and technical decision-making across development teams.

• Work hands-on with existing platforms to refactor, optimize, and modernize legacy systems and integrations.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across product, engineering, data, and infrastructure to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Evaluate and introduce new technologies, frameworks, and design patterns where appropriate.

• Act as a technical mentor and advisor to developers and engineering leads; foster best practices and continuous improvement.

• Oversee system integrations, APIs, and data models to ensure interoperability across platforms and services and data migration.

• Support Agile ceremonies, development planning, and team velocity tracking in collaboration with product and project managers.

• Ensure systems comply with data protection, security (including cybersecurity standards), and performance requirements.

• Contribute to the definition of disaster recovery, scalability, and system reliability plans.

• Engage with vendors and external partners when needed to assess and support third-party systems or services.

Qualifications & Experience...

• Proven experience in software architecture, with hands-on experience building and maintaining large-scale systems.

• Expertise in system design, microservices, API architecture, and cloud-native applications (e.g., AWS, Azure).

• Strong background in maintaining and evolving existing software platforms and legacy systems.

• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks.

• Experience in CI/CD, IaC, DevOps, and Agile development environments.

• Strong understanding of software lifecycle, secure coding practices, and application monitoring/performance tuning.

• Experience with data modelling, metadata systems, or rights/licensing systems is a plus, especially in media or content businesses.

• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• A strategic mindset with attention to detail and a hands-on problem-solving approach.

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.