Lead Software Architect - Platform Integration

About OLIXIn the rapidly evolving realm of artificial intelligence, OLIX is at the forefront of innovation, addressing the critical infrastructure gap that has emerged due to unprecedented demand. Traditional hardware architectures are struggling to keep pace, and OLIX is poised to redefine the landscape with our groundbreaking Optical Tensor Processing Unit (OTPU), which delivers unmatched performance and energy efficiency.Role OverviewAs the Software Architect for Platform Integration, you will be a pivotal technical leader, guiding OLIX’s hyperscale AI infrastructure. Your expertise will span across cluster orchestration, platform management, networking, and field engineering, ensuring the seamless operation of our systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine the Technical Vision: Collaborate with the Software Engineering Director to establish and maintain the long-term technical roadmap for OLIX, ensuring architectural consistency throughout the platform's lifecycle.Architectural Strategy Implementation: Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business objectives into actionable architectural priorities and identify key areas for technical investment.Set Architectural Standards: Establish design principles, interface contracts, and organizational standards for scheduling, fleet operations, and platform management, ensuring compliance across teams.Technical Decision-Making: Take ownership of critical technical decisions across the platform stack, including orchestration, scheduling architecture, fleet management systems, and deployment strategies.Influence and Leadership: Foster collaboration across teams without relying on direct authority, effectively driving alignment and consensus on engineering decisions.

About OLIXAt OLIX, we are pioneering the future of artificial intelligence infrastructure. With the rapid acceleration of AI, the demand for advanced technology outpaces current capabilities, leaving a significant gap in infrastructure. Our company is on a mission to revolutionize this field by developing the Optical Tensor Processing Unit (OTPU), which delivers unmatched performance and energy efficiency, setting a new standard for hardware.Role OverviewAs the Software Architect specializing in Hardware Integration, you will take on a pivotal role as the leading technical expert in the integration of hardware and software across the OTPU. You will oversee the entire lifecycle from pre-silicon development to post-silicon support, ensuring seamless collaboration across various components including ASIC, BMC, and photonic interconnects.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine Technical Vision: Collaborate with the Software Engineering Director to establish a forward-thinking technical strategy for the OTPU stack, maintaining architectural integrity throughout the development process.Strategic Architecture Translation: Work alongside cross-functional teams to translate long-term business objectives into actionable architectural priorities, identifying key areas for technical investment.Establish Architectural Standards: Formulate the principles, interface contracts, and standards for the organization, ensuring consistency across all teams involved in the development process.Critical Decision-Making: Lead the technical decision-making processes at the intersection of hardware and software, including BSP and firmware architecture, ASIC validation strategies, BMC platform design, and interconnect fabric integration.Influential Leadership: Foster alignment across engineering teams by leveraging your expertise and influence, rather than relying solely on authority.

About OLIXAt OLIX, we are at the forefront of a technological revolution, creating the next-generation Optical Tensor Processing Unit (OTPU) that promises unmatched performance and energy efficiency. As AI rapidly evolves, we recognize the urgent need for innovative solutions that surpass outdated infrastructure. OLIX is dedicated to bridging the gap in AI capabilities, positioning ourselves as a leader in the next economic opportunity of the century.Role OverviewIn the role of Software Engineering Director - Platform Integration, you will spearhead a dynamic team of over 30 engineers and 5 managers across critical domains, including cluster orchestration, platform management, networking, and field engineering. Your leadership will be pivotal in ensuring OLIX’s systems function as a robust hyperscale AI infrastructure.We seek a visionary engineering leader who can shape OLIX’s trajectory and instill a culture of excellence. You will leverage your profound technical acumen to craft high-performing teams that operate with agility and purpose, establishing the technical roadmap that drives our company towards its objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and communicate a clear vision for Platform Integration, ensuring accountability across cluster orchestration, fleet management, networking, and deployment.Cultivate a high-performing organization by mentoring managers to prioritize customer outcomes and reliability.Establish standards for technical excellence, including architectural principles, review processes, and quality benchmarks.Guide the technical strategy for distributed AI workloads, making informed decisions on investments in cluster orchestration and management systems.Translate OLIX’s long-term business goals into actionable priorities that enhance customer and business outcomes.Foster a vibrant culture emphasizing innovation, speed, and operational excellence.QualificationsProven engineering leadership experience in software development and systems integration.Deep technical expertise in AI infrastructure and distributed computing.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of inspiring teams.

airapps is seeking a Lead Software Architect based in the London Metropolitan Area. This position shapes the technical direction of projects and plays a central role in architectural decisions. The work blends hands-on system design with leadership and mentoring duties. Key responsibilities Create and implement software architectures that support scalability and reliable performance Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions Guide and mentor junior developers, helping them grow their technical skills Role focus This role combines technical leadership with practical design work. The Lead Software Architect provides direction, supports team development, and ensures that architectural choices align with business goals.

Join Kraken Technologies as a Lead Software Engineer specializing in OSS and Telco Integrations. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the development and implementation of software solutions that enhance our utility offerings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and streamline processes, ensuring our services remain at the forefront of the industry.

Platform ArchitectLocation: LondonDuration: 12 Month ContractWe are seeking a dynamic and innovative Platform Architect to join our team. In this role, you will develop and promote cutting-edge technical strategies while comprehensively understanding the interplay between people, processes, and technology.Your ability to adopt a holistic view of the organization will ensure that all business needs are met with cross-functional considerations. You will tackle complex business challenges with strategic and innovative thinking, developing pragmatic solutions while assessing technical impacts.Exceptional stakeholder management skills are essential as you will be negotiating and influencing at all organizational levels, fostering relationships across varying levels of technical capability.Experience in methodologies such as RUP, Agile, ITIL, and DevOps is crucial, along with a deep understanding of a wide array of technology and emerging trends.

Role overview Telefonica Tech seeks a Data Platform Architect based in London. The main focus of this position is to design data solutions that enable clients to better use and manage their information. This role involves collaborating with teams across various functions. The architect will help build data architectures that support growth, maintain reliable data integrity, and deliver strong performance. What you will do Design data platforms that align with client needs for information management Work with cross-functional teams to implement scalable solutions Ensure data integrity and system performance remain high as platforms grow Location This position is based in London.

Are you ready to shape the future of data solutions? Join Databricks as a Data Platform Solutions Architect within our Professional Services team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to help clients harness the power of data, driving innovation and efficiency in their businesses.As a key contributor, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust data platforms that meet diverse business needs. Your technical acumen and strategic insight will play a vital role in delivering exceptional service and ensuring client satisfaction.

Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborating with Engagement Managers to spearhead pre-sales initiatives, which encompass authoring technical proposals for RFPs, validating solution estimates for Statements of Work (SoW), and presenting technical roadmaps during bid defenses.Proactively identifying opportunities for up-selling and cross-selling within active engagements by translating business strategies into technical architecture and program requirements.Fostering enduring, high-quality business relationships with clients through the establishment of trust and technical confidence.Serving as the primary Technical Design Authority (TDA) to maintain alignment among various Solution Architects and development teams.Designing and showcasing future state technical architectures, with the capability to engage directly in prototyping, debugging, and implementing Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus) and Azure Functions in collaboration with the development team.Developing and maintaining the Technical Design Document (TDD) and Programme Solution Design, ensuring that all artifacts conform to stringent GSI standards.Creating tailored solutions, including custom plug-ins, JavaScript frameworks, and Pro-code extensions, leveraging in-depth knowledge of the Power Platform product suite to broaden the solution footprint.Implementing and overseeing Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions to facilitate structured changes, guiding Client Programme Directors on environment strategy and ALM maturity.Establishing and governing the Dataverse security model and large-scale data migration strategies.Assisting Lead Consultants and Developers with the review of technical specifications, maintaining meticulous attention to detail during code reviews and architectural oversight.Disseminating technical knowledge, best practices, and coding standards among project team members and the broader consultancy practice.

About Swap Swap builds the infrastructure for modern agentic commerce. The platform connects backend operations with a new kind of storefront, using AI to help brands manage and grow their business globally. Swap’s platform brings together cross-border operations, tax management, returns, demand forecasting, and a storefront powered by agentic technology. Merchants get real-time data, transparency, and tools to act quickly and decisively. The company values clarity, creativity, and shared ownership as it rethinks how global commerce works. Role Overview: Staff Software Engineer in Test – QA Platform Lead Swap is hiring a Staff Software Engineer in Test to lead the development of its internal QA Platform. This role focuses on building the tools and infrastructure that help engineering teams ship reliable software, faster. The QA Platform Lead will design, build, and maintain the internal platform, including frameworks, automation pipelines, and AI-assisted workflows, that Swap engineers rely on every day. The impact of this work will be measured by how widely the platform is adopted, the developer experience, and the speed at which teams can deliver quality software. Collaboration is key. The role works closely with the current SDET, who created the existing end-to-end testing framework. Together, you’ll expand on this foundation and shape a broader platform vision. The QA Platform Lead will set strategy, manage the roadmap, and make decisions about priorities and architecture. Main Responsibilities QA Platform Strategy and Roadmap Define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the QA Platform, setting priorities that maximize impact. Make architectural and tooling decisions that influence quality practices across Swap’s engineering teams. Track adoption, usage, and developer satisfaction to ensure the platform is used and valued, not just built. Develop Reusable Quality Tools and Infrastructure Design and implement reusable tools, frameworks, and self-service quality infrastructure to help engineering teams deliver with confidence and less friction. Location This role is based in London.

Req ID: CSQ127R149Location: Remote in the United Kingdom, with occasional travel to the London office and client sites.We are excited to invite applications for several positions within our Professional Services team. Depending on your experience and expertise, this role may be categorized as Senior Solutions Consultant, Resident Solutions Architect, or Senior Resident Solutions Architect.This position is often referred to as a Big Data Solutions Architect, Analytics Architect, Data Platform Architect, or Technical Consultant. The finalized title will be aligned with your experience, technical proficiency, and customer-facing role.As a Big Data Solutions Architect (Internal Title - Resident Solutions Architect) within our Professional Services team, you will engage with clients on short to medium-term projects to tackle their big data challenges utilizing the Databricks platform. Your role will encompass data engineering, data science, and cloud technology initiatives requiring integration with client systems, training, and various technical engagements to maximize the value derived from their data. RSAs are billable professionals who excel at delivering projects as per specifications while ensuring outstanding customer service. You will report to the regional Manager/Lead.The impact you will have:Engage in a variety of impactful technical projects for customers, which may involve designing and constructing reference architectures, developing how-to guides, and turning customer use cases into production.Collaborate with engagement managers to outline a variety of professional services tasks with input from the customer.Assist strategic customers in executing transformational big data projects and third-party migrations, including comprehensive design, build, and deployment of leading-edge big data and AI applications.Consult on architecture and design; initiate or implement customer projects that lead to successful understanding, evaluation, and adoption of Databricks.Provide elevated support for customer operational issues.Collaborate with the Databricks technical team, Project Manager, Architect, and Customer team to ensure that the technical components of the engagement meet customer requirements.Work with Engineering and Databricks Customer Support to deliver product and implementation feedback and facilitate swift resolutions for engagement-specific product and support matters.

Join Anaplan, a pioneering team dedicated to enhancing business decision-making through our innovative AI-powered scenario planning and analysis platform. Our mission is to empower our customers to surpass their competitors and thrive in the marketplace.At Anaplan, we share a strong commitment to our customers' success and foster a vibrant Winning Culture.Our clientele includes household names from the Fortune 50, such as Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH, and Bayer, among over 2,400 global companies that trust our exceptional platform.Our Winning Culture is the driving force behind our teams of innovators. We celebrate diverse thoughts and ideas, embrace leadership at every level, strive for ambitious goals, and take pride in celebrating our achievements, both large and small.You’ll be inspired, connected, developed, and rewarded here, guided by our principles of strategic focus, values-driven approach, and disciplined execution. We welcome everything that makes you unique; come and help us shape the future together!Anaplan is on the lookout for an enthusiastic PRESALES PLATFORM SECURITY ARCHITECT to play a crucial role in our PRE-SALES team supporting the EMEA region. Bring your energy and join our momentum!This role presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-impact pre-sales team where you will lead technical discussions with prospective clients, navigating topics like platform architecture, security, data integration, and compliance. As a trusted advisor, you will facilitate IT approvals and support the wider sales process.You will collaborate cross-functionally with Account Executives, Product Management, and Security teams to align technical solutions with customer needs.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Post Merger Integration Lead to join our team at Bunch in London. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring the seamless integration of acquired companies into our operations, fostering collaboration across departments, and driving the execution of integration plans. Your expertise will be essential in identifying synergies, streamlining processes, and maximizing value from mergers and acquisitions.

REQ ID: FEQ127R254 Location: Hybrid – London Join our dynamic Professional Services team at Databricks, where we are actively seeking talented individuals for various roles, including Senior Solutions Consultant, Resident Solutions Architect, or Senior Resident Solutions Architect. This position is ideal for those with a strong background in big data solutions, analytics architecture, or technical consulting. As a Big Data Solutions Architect (Internally known as Resident Solutions Architect), you will collaborate with clients to address their big data challenges using the Databricks platform. This role involves overseeing data engineering, data science, and cloud technology projects, ensuring seamless integration with client systems, delivering training, and executing technical tasks that maximize the value derived from their data. Our RSAs are billable professionals who excel in project execution while providing exceptional customer service. You will report directly to the regional Manager/Lead. Your Impact: Lead impactful technical projects, including the design and construction of reference architectures, and the productionalization of customer use cases. Collaborate with engagement managers to define the scope of diverse professional services based on client input. Guide strategic clients through the implementation of transformative big data projects, including third-party migrations, from initial design to deployment of leading big data and AI applications. Consult on architectural design and assist in bootstrapping or implementing customer projects, fostering a solid understanding and adoption of Databricks solutions. Provide elevated support for customer operational challenges. Work closely with the Databricks technical team, Project Manager, Architect, and client teams to ensure all technical components meet customer requirements. Engage with Engineering and Databricks Customer Support to offer product feedback and facilitate rapid resolution of engagement-specific issues. What We Seek: Extensive experience in data engineering, data platforms, and analytics. Proficient in coding with Python or Scala. Familiarity with at least two major cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) with deep expertise in one. Strong communication skills and a passion for customer success.

About FreshaFresha stands as the premier marketplace platform for beauty and wellness, trusted by millions of consumers and businesses globally. Currently, over 130,000 businesses and more than 450,000 stylists and professionals leverage Fresha, having processed over 1 billion appointments to date.Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Fresha operates 15 global offices throughout North America, EMEA, and APAC.Our platform empowers consumers to discover, book, and pay for beauty and wellness appointments with local businesses. At the same time, beauty and wellness professionals utilize our all-in-one platform to streamline their operations through intuitive business software and innovative financial technology solutions.Fresha’s ecosystem equips merchants with everything necessary to operate their business smoothly, including appointment bookings, point-of-sale systems, customer records management, marketing automation, loyalty programs, beauty product inventory management, and team oversight.Our consumer marketplace enhances revenue opportunities for partner businesses by harnessing the power of online bookings and automated marketing through mobile applications, alongside advanced integrations with major tech brands like Instagram, Facebook, and Google.Role OverviewAs Fresha embarks on its next phase of global expansion, the Platform Engineering team plays a crucial role in fostering rapid, secure, and sustainable growth.In the capacity of Platform Engineering Team Lead, you will bear responsibility for the team's performance and outcomes, ensuring consistent delivery, proactive communication, robust system architecture, and adherence to operational standards.In light of the swift advancement of AI and automation, this is an exceptional opportunity to redefine platform development and operations, minimizing manual effort, enhancing reliability, and empowering smarter, faster engineering decisions.You will contribute to Fresha’s growth by promoting infrastructure readiness, aligning platform strategies with business objectives, and applying AI where it can provide tangible operational advantages.We place a strong emphasis on customer impact, even within internal projects, as platform enhancements ultimately serve to enrich the customer experience.

About DialpadDialpad is a premier AI-driven customer communications platform, revolutionizing how businesses engage with their customers. With over 50,000 companies globally—such as Netflix, RE/MAX, Uber, Randstad, and Tractor Supply—Dialpad is trusted for fostering robust customer connections through real-time, AI-enhanced insights. For more information, visit dialpad.com.Join the Dialpad TeamAt Dialpad, you'll become part of a dynamic team committed to our mission of ensuring our customers and their employees achieve unparalleled success. We value every interaction and are enhancing each one with a platform that provides real-time insights and automation for our users.We embrace continuous improvement, encouraging every employee to utilize cutting-edge AI to refine our platform and their skills. We seek individuals who meet our high standards and strive to exceed them. Our goals are ambitious, and achieving them requires a team that operates at the highest level. We look for individuals who are not only driven but also embody the core traits that define our success: Scrappy, Curious, Optimistic, Persistent, and Empathetic.Your RoleAs a Software Engineer on the Integrations team, you'll play a pivotal role in developing Dialpad’s essential native integrations. These integrations facilitate seamless real-time automations and data exchanges between Dialpad and complementary platforms, ensuring our shared customers enjoy a cohesive experience. This includes integrations with Agentic AI, CRMs, ticketing systems, workforce management tools, and industry-specific sectors such as Recruiting, Retail, and Healthcare. You will closely collaborate with engineering peers, product leaders, business executives, Dialpad customers, and external partners. This role will focus on integrations compatible with Agentic AI.This position reports to our Engineering Manager and can be based in our London office. Please note, this is a hybrid position with an expectation to be in the office 2-3 times per week.

About WPP MediaWPP stands as a trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Our exceptional talent, reliable data and intelligence, along with world-class partnerships, are unified by our innovative marketing platform, WPP Open, enabling clients to navigate change, seize opportunities, and achieve transformative growth.WPP Media operates as WPP's AI-driven media unit, integrating media, data, and strategic partnerships to provide creative personalization at scale. Through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients gain clear insights into the effectiveness of their media investments.For more details, visit wppmedia.com.Position Overview: Lead Cloud ArchitectWPP Media is seeking a Lead Cloud Architect to spearhead technical delivery for Azure-based data engineering and cloud configuration projects within client environments. As the senior technical authority, you will design, architect, and implement modern data platform solutions on Microsoft Azure. Your role will involve establishing CI/CD practices and guiding engineers to adhere to reference architectures and industry standards.You will be a part of the Cloud Architecture team, collaborating closely with Data Engineering, Platform/DevOps, Security, and Client Delivery to ensure that designs translate into robust and cost-effective solutions.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Solution Architect to join our innovative team at Upbeat Ideas UK Ltd. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of complex solutions that drive business success. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, understand their needs, and translate them into effective architectural solutions.The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of modern architecture principles, cloud technologies, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions. You should be an excellent communicator, capable of articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the technical execution of projects, serving as the main liaison for the development team while ensuring compliance with the Technical Architect’s design specifications.Transform business needs into effective technical solutions and spearhead the practical deployment of Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform elements.Assist in commercial initiatives by providing precise technical estimates for Statements of Work (SoW) and contributing to technical responses for RFPs, supporting the overall commercial strategy without being solely responsible for final figures.Architect and create high-quality pro-code solutions, incorporating custom plug-ins, JavaScript frameworks (PCF), and Azure Functions, while adhering to architectural standards and ensuring the development of robust, scalable code.Take complete responsibility for the integration of AI and cutting-edge technologies, including Microsoft Copilot Studio and autonomous agents, ensuring functionality aligns with requirements and provides real value.Administer and execute Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) processes through Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, acting as the hands-on administrator for pipelines to guarantee seamless deployment and environment integrity.Perform thorough code reviews and technical quality assurance to minimize technical debt and ensure compliance with coding standards.Guide and mentor developers and consultants within the practice, promoting technical advancement and sharing insights on best practices and new features, acting as a technical advisor rather than a direct line manager.

Join Databricks as a Data Platform Solutions Architect in our professional services team, focusing on emerging enterprises and DNB. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with clients to design and implement innovative data solutions that drive business transformation. Your expertise will empower organizations to leverage the full potential of the Databricks platform, enhancing their data analytics capabilities.