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Position Overview
Flutter Technology is seeking an experienced Senior Platform Architect to lead the design, definition, and strategic direction of our global platforms and distributed systems. This senior-level role requires deep expertise in cloud architecture, networking, and DevOps strategy, with a strong focus on shaping the technical vision and influencing platform decisions that support scalability, resilience, and an outstanding developer experience across the organisation.
Flutter Technology
Reports To
Lead Platform Architect
Location:
Leeds, or Cluj, travel required
Position Overview
Flutter Technology is seeking an experienced Senior Platform Architect to lead the design, definition, and strategic direction of our global platforms and distributed systems. This senior-level role requires deep expertise in cloud architecture, networking, and DevOps strategy, with a strong focus on shaping the technical vision and influencing platform decisions that support scalability, resilience, and an outstanding developer experience across the organisation.
The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional technical teams to define scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud-native platform solutions. The role places emphasis on architectural design, strategic planning, and technical governance across our cloud ecosystem.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in platform architecture within large-scale enterprise environments, with particular strength in AWS services, CNCF technologies, distributed systems, and modern DevOps practices. Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD strategies, and platform security is essential.
We are looking for a visionary architect with a proven track record of defining and evolving secure, product-led platforms that enhance developer experience and drive operational excellence at scale.
Key Responsibilities
* Design robust, scalable platform architecture with particular focus on developer experience, security, and high availability.
* Define and lead the strategic direction of our platform-as-a-service solutions, including self-service developer tools and automated deployment pipelines.
* Architect and evolve platform services including Kubernetes/Container platforms, API gateways, service mesh, observability platforms, and developer tooling.
* Promote Infrastructure as Code best practices using tools such as Crossplane, Terraform, Helm, and GitOps practices.
* Contribute through designs and strategic initiatives that support our IDP (Internal Developer Platform)
* Establish and enforce platform governance frameworks, including cost optimisation, security controls, and operational excellence.
* Design and guide the evolution of CI/CD pipelines and platform automation across the organisation.
* Provide technical leadership in application modernisation initiatives and platform migration strategies.
* Shape platform strategies to optimise resource utilisation and embed cost management across multi-environment deployments.
* Collaborate with security teams to define platform security best practices and compliance requirements.
* Mentor and guide development teams in platform adoption, cloud-native development practices, and architectural patterns.
* Support the strategic roadmap and strategy for Platform Products.
* Act as a key contributor within our PDLC, driving innovation, product enhancements and lifecycle of our Platforms.
COMPETENCIES
Wins Together: Gains trust and support of others, generous with time, advice, and knowledge; establishes and engages networks to get stuff done rather than depend on authority; seeks out opportunities to break down barriers and collaborate and partner across organisational boundaries.
Objective : Impartial and unbiased, ensuring equal treatment for all and that decisions are based on objective criteria." instead of "We are impartial and unbiased, ensuring equal treatment for all and that decisions are based on objective criteria.
Collaborative : We work effectively and in partnership with our stakeholders on shared goals that align towards the achievement of the group strategy. We foster a collaborative environment and assume the role of leader when required.
Adaptable : We understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue and are able to adapt our approach in order to achieve a successful outcome.
Strategic Communication : We are proactive and considered in our approach to stakeholder communications. We actively listen, provide constructive feedback and help others to consider new perspectives.
Big Thinker: Constantly explores and analyses future scenarios and possibilities to help Flutter Technology respond to change and shape the future; drives self and others to pursue opportunities that will create sustainable value; contributes to the Flutter Technology strategy, mapping and aligning efforts to strategic imperatives.
Experience Requirements
* Several years of hands-on experience with cloud platform architecture
* Extensive experience with distributed systems and microservices architectures
* Strong background in DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Configuration Management)
* Proven experience with container orchestration platforms (EKS, ECS) and serverless architectures
* Strong understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
* Strong understanding of delivering secure access patterns, considering zero trust, identity and data governance.
* Understanding of cloud networking, including VPC design, hybrid connectivity, and network security
* Strong background in designing and supporting CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD) and leveraging GitOps strategies
* Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Crossplane, Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK)
* Practical experience with automation and infrastructure scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
* Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements
* Knowledge of data & streaming platforms such as Cassandra, Pulsar
* Understanding of AI and how it can be applied to improve Developer Experience
* Experience working in agile environments and with distributed teams
Bonus Points For
* Relevant AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Associate / Professional)
* Relevant Kubernetes / CNCF certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS)
* Experience with multiple cloud providers
* Experience with data & streaming platforms (Kafka, Pulsar, Cassandra, etc)
* Experience with data analytics and big data architectures
* Knowledge of FinTech or gaming industry requirements
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Entertainment Providers
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