Director, Cloud Content Platform Architecture

S&P Global, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in London is seeking an experienced Software Application Architect to lead the design and implementation of next-generation cloud-based content platforms. This pivotal role requires deep expertise in cloud-native applications and a strong grasp of AWS services. The successful candidate will drive modernization efforts and mentor teams within a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits and a commitment to equity make this an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in cloud architecture.

Benefits

Health & wellness benefits

Flexible downtime

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software development experience with at least 3+ years in architecture.
• Expertise in enterprise-scale applications and microservices.
• Strong analytical skills for scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for cloud-based platforms.
• Partner with stakeholders to analyze business strategies.
• Drive modernization of existing platforms via architectural improvements.

Skills

Java-based ecosystem proficiency

Software architecture

Cloud-native architecture design

Agile collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS services (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS)

Containerization and orchestration technologies

Big data processing frameworks

Job description

A leading financial services company in London is seeking an experienced Software Application Architect to lead the design and implementation of next-generation cloud-based content platforms. This pivotal role requires deep expertise in cloud-native applications and a strong grasp of AWS services. The successful candidate will drive modernization efforts and mentor teams within a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits and a commitment to equity make this an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in cloud architecture.