Senior Platform Architect

Company Description Experian is a global data and technology company powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world We help to redefine lending practices uncover and prevent fraud simplify healthcare create marketing solutions and gain deeper insights into the automotive market all using our unique combination of data analytics and software We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money We operate across a range of markets from financial services to healthcare automotive agribusiness insurance and many more industry segments We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange EXPN we have a team of 22 500 people across 32 countries Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin Ireland Learn more at experianplc com We are looking for a Platform Architect a platform engineering mindset to help define and lead the evolution of our enterprise-wide platform - Ascend Platform - capabilities The Platform Architect designs and oversees the implementation of scalable secure and platform solutions that support enterprise-wide services You will bridge our needs with technical strategy ensuring that platform architecture aligns with organizational goals technology standards and operational requirements You will report directly to the VP of Platform Engineering Responsibilities Define and evolve the architecture of core platforms ensuring scalability reliability and maintainability Evaluate new technologies and recommend adoption strategies that align with our goals Work closely with engineering product infrastructure and security teams to ensure cohesive platform development and integration Establish architectural standards best practices and governance models for platform development and operations Monitor platform performance and guide optimization efforts to improve efficiency and reduce costs Ensure platform designs meet security privacy and compliance requirements Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams encouraging a culture of architectural excellence Guide infrastructure modernization programs including cloud migration and hybrid environments Ensure systems are resilient secure and optimized for performance Participate incident response root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts Ensure understanding of Enterprise standards set by internal Technology Executive Board data protection regulations and internal policies Manage risk through proactive monitoring auditing and disaster recovery planning Qualifications Qualifications 10 years of software engineering experience with a strong emphasis placed on building scalable enterprise-grade platforms 8 years of experience in software architecture platform engineering or infrastructure design In-depth knowledge of distributed systems cloud-native architecture and data-intensive application design Proven experience designing and implementing cloud-native platforms e g AWS Strong expertise in containerization and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes along with building robust CI CD pipelines for production environments Demonstrable architectural leadership with a proven ability to drive technology adoption and promote platform reuse across diverse teams Experience with microservices APIs containerization Docker Kubernetes and CI CD pipelines Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks e g TOGAF Zachman is a plus Additional Information Our uniqueness is that we truly celebrate yours Experian s culture and people are important differentiators We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what truly matters DEI work life balance development authenticity engagement collaboration wellness reward recognition volunteering the list goes on Experian s strong people first approach is award winning Great Place To Work TM in 24 countries FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work globally 4 4 Stars to name a few Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer Innovation is a critical part of Experian s DNA and practices and our diverse workforce drives our success Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work irrespective of their gender ethnicity religion color sexuality physical ability or age If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know at the earliest opportunity Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together Benefits Experian care for employee s work life balance health safety and wellbeing In support of this endeavor we offer best-in-class family well-being benefits enhanced medical benefits and paid time off Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together