Director of Platform Architecture
Core
Lead architectural strategy, design, and governance for next-generation multi-tenant, scalable, and secure platform capabilities serving diverse business lines.
Role type
Director of Platform Architecture
Builds
Shared platforms hosting a portfolio of products and services across multiple business lines
Domain
Financial services, data analytics, and identity verification
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Cloud architecture (AWS/Azure), Identity platforms (Okta, OAuth2, OIDC), Event-driven systems, Cross-region HA design, Data ecosystems (NoSQL, relational, vector DBs, streaming), DevOps pipelines, Enterprise architecture governance
Preferred skills
Financial services/fraud/identity platform experience, SAFe/Agile platform operating models, Cloud-native patterns (AWS-first)
Technologies
AWS, Azure, Okta, OAuth2, OIDC, NoSQL, relational databases, vector DBs, streaming technologies
Responsibilities
Own architecture vision and multi-year roadmap, Define core platform capabilities (identity, data, API, eventing, observability), Ensure platform scalability, Partner with stakeholders on feature prioritization, Shape platform alignment with Tiering Framework, Drive reusable patterns and guardrails, Guide architectural governance and design reviews, Collaborate with Cloud COE/Security/Enterprise Architecture, Lead adoption of cloud-native patterns, Champion developer experience improvements, Mentor architects and engineers, Drive continuous optimization of performance and cost
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution
