At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape the future of enterprise platforms with Kubernetes and OpenShift expertise.
- Company: Join a high-performing team in a dynamic tech environment.
- Benefits: Up to £115,000 salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Influence large-scale platforms and drive innovation in cloud-native infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Experience in platform architecture and Kubernetes environments required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid - Wokingham
Salary: Up to £115,000 basic + bonus + excellent benefits
Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) Clearance.
Are you an experienced Platform Architect with strong Kubernetes or OpenShift expertise looking to shape the future of large-scale enterprise platforms? We're looking for a Platform Architect to join a high-performing team supporting complex managed services environments for a major enterprise organisation. This is an opportunity to influence platform strategy, drive resilience, and lead the evolution of modern cloud-native infrastructure across mission-critical services.
You'll work alongside architects, engineering teams, cybersecurity specialists and senior stakeholders to ensure platforms remain secure, resilient and fit for future business demands.
The Role
As Platform Architect, you'll own the architecture and strategic direction of Kubernetes-based platforms, ensuring they continue to evolve in line with business objectives and operational requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning and governing platform architecture across managed service environments
- Designing and evolving Kubernetes/OpenShift platforms across cloud and on-premise infrastructure
- Developing resilience, disaster recovery and business continuity strategies
- Designing and assuring failover and recovery solutions
- Working closely with cybersecurity teams to embed resilience into platform design
- Leading resilience testing, recovery exercises and scenario planning
- Ensuring platforms meet regulatory and industry standards
- Providing architectural guidance and best practice across technical teams
- Acting as a trusted technical advisor to key stakeholders
About You
You'll bring a strong background in enterprise platform architecture together with experience designing and supporting highly available Kubernetes environments.
You'll ideally have:
- Proven experience as a Platform or Infrastructure Architect working with Kubernetes (OpenShift preferred)
- Experience designing platforms across both cloud and on-premise/data centre environments
- Strong knowledge of resilience, disaster recovery and business continuity
- Experience working within complex Managed Services environments
- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, networking and cybersecurity
- Experience delivering within Agile environments
- Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 22301, NIST, ITIL or similar
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Desirable certifications include TOGAF, CISSP, CBCP or equivalent.
What's on Offer
- Up to £115,000 basic salary
- Performance bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid working (Wokingham office with home working flexibility)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Access to industry-leading certifications and learning opportunities
- The opportunity to influence large-scale, enterprise-critical platforms
Platform Architect - (Kubernetes / OpenShift) employer: 83zero Ltd
Join a forward-thinking company as a Platform Architect in Wokingham, where you'll be part of a high-performing team dedicated to shaping the future of enterprise platforms. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £115,000, a performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, all while benefiting from a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. With ongoing training, access to industry-leading certifications, and opportunities for professional growth, this role offers a meaningful and rewarding career path in a dynamic environment.
