Platform Architect

As a Platform Architect, you will hold a broad remit of responsibilities, which may flex depending on the specific client engagement. You will provide technical leadership and architectural vision to multi-capability and often multi-geography teams, ensuring the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure technology solutions that deliver business-critical outcomes for our clients. You will apply your deep technical expertise and architectural understanding, coupled with a strong grasp of the technology industry (and wider TMT experience), to support clients in navigating their complex technical challenges., * Architect and optimise core technology platforms, ensuring they are fit for purpose, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

• Lead platform transformation programmes, including cloud migration, automation, and adoption of DevOps practices.
• Develop platform modernisation strategies, addressing technical debt, cost optimisation, and regulatory compliance.
• Shape and deliver operational improvement plans, embedding best practices in ITSM, cost management, and platform governance.
• Manage integration of platforms with legacy and next-generation network elements, ensuring seamless operation and future readiness.
• Build and manage senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on platform investment and transformation to senior technology and engineering executives.
• Represent Deloitte in industry forums and thought leadership initiatives, enhancing the firm's reputation in the technology sector.
• Mentor and develop junior platform architects, supporting a high-performing, inclusive team culture.

• Extensive experience in technology platform architecture and large-scale transformation programmes for technology companies.
• Deep hands-on expertise in architecting and optimising technology platforms, including AWS, GCP and Azure.
• Proven track record in business development, including opportunity identification, proposal shaping, bid management, and client relationship management in the technology sector.
• Strong understanding of operational effectiveness in technology delivery, including DevOps, automation, ITSM, cost management, and optimisation strategies.
• Ability to engage with senior client stakeholders, translating business requirements into platform strategies and communicating complex concepts clearly.
• Familiarity with the challenges faced by technology companies, such as rapid scaling, cost optimisation, technical debt, and regulatory compliance.
• Commitment to mentoring and developing junior colleagues, sharing technology platform architecture knowledge, and supporting a high-performing, inclusive team culture.
• Relevant cloud and technology certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TM Forum certifications).

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