Architecture Director - Digital Platforms / PAAS

Architecture Director - Digital Platforms / PAAS

London (Hybrid) - 6 Months - Inside IR35

Hybrid working - 3 days onsite in London per week and 2 days remote working

My client, a global technology company is undergoing a major platform led transformation and are looking for a Senior Architecture Director to shape their next generation data, AI and digital platforms.

This director‑level role has a strong platform‑as‑a‑service (PaaS) focus, with emphasis on modern data platforms, AI enablement and integration. You'll set architectural direction, define standards and lead shared platforms used at enterprise scale.

Key Focus Areas

Enterprise data platforms (e.g. Databricks, Snowflake, Big Data)

AI platforms and frameworks, including agentic AI

PaaS, cloud‑native and AWS‑centric architectures

API‑first and event‑driven integration

Containers, CI/CD and DevSecOps platforms What We're Looking For

Senior architecture or platform leadership experience in large organisations

Strong depth in data, AI and platform architecture

Proven ability to lead shared platforms and influence at executive level This is a high‑impact leadership role shaping the foundations of a large‑scale digital ecosystem