Lead Platform Architect

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About the Role

We are seeking a Lead Platform Architect with deep technical expertise and outstanding leadership experience to guide the architectural vision of our platforms. You will drive platform design and delivery, define scalable solutions, and work hands-on with distributed teams to ensure excellence across our system and software architecture.

This role is perfect for a strategic thinker who thrives in complex ecosystems and knows how to translate business goals into technical deliverables — while keeping teams aligned, engaged, and productive.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Strategy & Architecture

Define and own the architectural vision and roadmap for enterprise-grade platforms, including cloud-native, event-driven, and service-oriented architectures.
Break down complex, cross-functional business requirements into technical building blocks.
Align architecture with business strategy through tools like Domain-Driven Design, Event Storming, and Team Topologies.
Program & Delivery Management

Manage and coordinate workstreams across cross-functional and multicultural engineering teams.
Break down large projects into actionable tasks, define timelines, assign responsibilities, and track delivery across the development lifecycle.
Set up scalable delivery frameworks and standard operating procedures for platform development.
Team Collaboration & Coaching

Lead design reviews and sprint planning with engineering teams.
Guide and mentor senior developers and architects in architectural patterns, technology choices, and best practices.
Support team onboarding and continuous upskilling aligned with strategic goals.
Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate closely with product owners, business stakeholders, and C-level executives to ensure platform capabilities support core business domains.
Document and communicate architecture decisions, delivery milestones, and risk mitigation plans.
Conduct vendor due diligence and evaluate build vs. buy decisions in alignment with enterprise goals.
Required Skills and Experience

8+ years of experience in platform architecture, IT strategy, and software delivery.
Proven experience in managing and coaching distributed engineering teams.
Deep expertise in microservices, event-driven architectures, APIs, and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS).
Strong foundation in modeling techniques (UML, EMF) and architectural frameworks (SOA, DDD).
Track record of success in high-impact digital transformation initiatives.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills — fluency in English and French is preferred.
Nice to Have

Experience with PLM systems, IoT platforms, or data governance frameworks.
Familiarity with tools such as Kafka, Solace, OpenStack, ThingWorx, and architecture modeling environments.
Why Join Us?

Be at the forefront of designing future-proof digital platforms.
Work in a collaborative environment that values autonomy and innovation.
Influence strategic technology decisions that shape product and business outcomes.
Competitive compensation and a strong culture of professional growth.
Job Types: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary, Freelance
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: ₹857,718.56 - ₹2,392,501.39 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off
Work from home
Work Location: Remote

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