Lead Platform Architect, Cloud & AI Strategy

McKesson

Cork

On-site

EUR 83,000 - 138,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

McKesson Technology is seeking a Lead Platform Architect to drive architecture strategy and technical leadership across cloud-native, customer-facing, and enterprise platforms. You will define enterprise standards, influence roadmaps, and guide strategic initiatives in a complex technology landscape.

The role requires 10+ years in software/solutions architecture, Azure cloud experience, and a proven ability to lead large transformation programs.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in software engineering, solution architecture, enterprise architecture, or cloud architecture roles.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.
Experience building API-driven, microservices-based, and event-driven architectures in large-scale environments.
Experience leading architecture for customer-facing digital platforms, enterprise applications, and integration ecosystems.
Proven experience establishing architecture standards, governance processes, and technology roadmaps.
Strong understanding of security architecture, identity and access management, resiliency, and compliance requirements.
Demonstrated ability to communicate architecture strategy and technical decisions to both technical and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

Define enterprise architecture strategy, target-state roadmaps, and modernization plans across cloud and digital platforms.
Lead architecture design for Azure-based cloud solutions, APIs, microservices, event-driven systems, and enterprise applications.
Partner with engineering teams to establish cloud-native architecture patterns, platform engineering standards, and Kubernetes adoption strategies.
Drive API-first and composable architecture approaches that improve scalability, flexibility, and business agility.
Architect customer experience solutions leveraging Salesforce, commerce platforms, contact center technologies, and digital experience ecosystems.
Guide integration of AI/ML and Generative AI capabilities into enterprise products, workflows, and customer experiences.
Establish security-by-design practices including identity management, Zero Trust principles, governance, and compliance controls.
Mentor architects and engineering leaders while influencing technical decisions across multiple initiatives and business domains.