Senior Digital Platform Architect

SSE Enterprise; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy supplier in the UK is seeking a Senior Solution Architect who will lead the design and strategy of digital platforms. You will ensure the platforms are scalable, secure, and aligned with business goals, while defining the architecture vision for products and services. Ideal candidates will possess deep expertise in cloud-native solutions and API lifecycle management, and hold a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. The position offers competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

34 days holiday entitlement

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Discounted healthcare

Salary sacrifice car leasing

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in cloud-native architectures, serverless, containers, and relevant cloud services.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling.
• Certifications in cloud or architecture frameworks are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the technical vision and roadmap for digital platforms.
• Lead the design of scalable digital solutions using cloud-native technologies.
• Oversee the full API lifecycle and governance for digital initiatives.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture expertise

API architecture (REST, GraphQL)

Agile delivery and DevOps familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading energy supplier in the UK is seeking a Senior Solution Architect who will lead the design and strategy of digital platforms. You will ensure the platforms are scalable, secure, and aligned with business goals, while defining the architecture vision for products and services. Ideal candidates will possess deep expertise in cloud-native solutions and API lifecycle management, and hold a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. The position offers competitive salary and extensive benefits.