Job Description
Platform Architect (Senior Solution/Enterprise Architect) Location: Predominantly remote, with approximately one day per month in Stevenage Contract: Outside IR35 Why Apply? An opportunity for an experienced Platform Architect operating at Senior Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect level to support a major UK infrastructure capital programme. You'll shape the architecture of platforms being introduced across a complex enterprise environment, ensuring they integrate effectively, align with wider technology standards and can be supported long after the programme has finished. This role combines strategic architecture, technical assurance and hands-on solution design, working closely with senior stakeholders, architecture teams and multiple delivery partners. Strong Salesforce platform and integration architecture experience is essential , alongside broader cloud and enterprise architecture expertise. Platform Architect Responsibilities Define target platform architectures aligned with enterprise standards, technology roadmaps and programme objectives. Own end-to-end solution architecture, from options appraisal and technology selection through to detailed design. Establish integration, data and security architecture patterns across multiple platforms. Review, challenge and assure technical designs from internal teams and external suppliers. Present architecture decisions, risks, dependencies and trade-offs to design authorities and programme governance forums. Plan architectural transitions, migrations and decommissioning activities, ensuring a clear route from current to target state. Work with existing architecture and support teams to ensure platforms are operationally sustainable. Lead knowledge transfer and operational handover so internal teams can support platforms independently. Build effective relationships with senior technical and business stakeholders, suppliers and delivery partners. Platform Architect Requir