We are partnered with an established, regional financial services institution currently scaling up its technology and platform engineering capabilities. They are seeking an experienced Head of Platform Engineering & Application Architecture to drive overall technical strategy and lead high-performing delivery teams.

This individual will shape the long-term technology vision while ensuring software releases are scalable, reliable, and compliant. Sitting at the intersection of high-level architectural design and operational execution, the role oversees multiple squads delivering cloud-native applications across modern stack environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering roadmaps across containerised, microservices-based cloud environments, ensuring systems are built for long-term scale and high availability.
• Take ownership of software delivery schedules, balancing feature requests against system stability, security policies, and local regulatory standards.
• Drive modern practices across API management, DevSecOps pipelines, and cloud platform governance.
• Manage engineering managers and technical leads across multiple squads, building a strong culture focused on quality and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 15 years of total software engineering experience, including 8 years leading multi-team engineering structures.
• Deep technical familiarity with Java, Python, Microservices, relational databases, Kubernetes, and Azure cloud environments.
• Proven track record handling enterprise software delivery, platform performance, and local regulatory requirements

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