Platform Architect (Compute, Network, Database,) Hybrid

Swift Software; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift is seeking a highly skilled Platform Architect to design, implement, and maintain robust compute, network, and database infrastructure. This role leads architectural design across compute, network, and database platforms and collaborates with development, operations and security teams.

You will define standards, evaluate new technologies, mentor junior staff, and contribute to incident response and governance to ensure reliable, scalable platforms in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of IT architecture experience, with 5+ years in compute, network and database platforms.
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and IaaS/PaaS/FaaS.
• Extensive network design knowledge and database technologies with HA/DR skills.
• Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS, or Cisco are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design of compute, network, and database platforms.
• Define standards, guidelines, and best practices for platform development.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve performance, scale, and cost.
• Collaborate with dev, ops, and security for seamless deployment.
• Produce architecture diagrams, specifications, and runbooks.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers.
• Participate in incident response and problem resolution.
• Maintain Enterprise Architecture artefacts aligned with governance.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Networking

Security

Leadership

Communication

Incident response

Architecture governance

Documentation

Problem solving

Regulated environments

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Cassandra

MongoDB

Job description

ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Platform Architect to design, implement, and maintain robust and scalable compute, network, and database infrastructure solutions. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of S.W.I.F.T.'s critical platforms.

What to Expect

As a Senior Linux Systems Support Engineer in the Windows and RHEL Services Squad, you will:

• Lead the architectural design and evolution of S.W.I.F.T.'s compute, network, and database platforms, ensuring alignment with business strategy and technical requirements
• Define and enforce architectural standards, best practices, and guidelines for platform development and operations
• Evaluate and recommend modern technologies and solutions to optimize platform performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of new platform components
• Develop comprehensive documentation including architectural diagrams, design specifications, and operational procedures
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior architects and engineers
• Participate in incident response and problem resolution for critical platform issues
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and security vulnerabilities related to compute, networks, and database infrastructure
• Deliver end-to-end architecture (network, compute, etc..) in line with business objectives, technical and operational constraints
• Define and update Enterprise Architecture artefacts aligned with our Architecture Governance

What will make you successful

We are seeking professionals with:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 5 years focused on computing, network, and database platforms in large-scale enterprise environments
• Deep expertise in cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including IaaS, PaaS, and FaaS offerings
• Extensive experience with network architecture, including TCP/IP, routing protocols, firewalls, load balancing, and network security
• Strong proficiency in database technologies, including relational (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra, MongoDB), with experience in high availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Proven track record in designing and implementing highly available, scalable, and secure infrastructure solutions
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, complex, and highly regulated environment
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Cisco CCIE) are a plus

What we offer

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world.

A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact [e-mail] or indicate this in your application.

Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity). All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.

Swift doesn’t stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now. Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value — every instant of every day, in almost every country. We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at Swift has real impact too — an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us.

Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you’ll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world.

Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You’ll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment.

At Swift we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact that matters. And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day.