Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience in designing and delivering cloud-native platforms using AWS and Azure., Strong understanding of integrating SaaS and PaaS offerings with DevOps best practices., Demonstrated leadership skills in guiding cross-functional Agile teams., Experience in mentoring senior engineers and architects to enhance their technical skills..

Key responsibilities:

Lead the design and delivery of robust, scalable, and secure cloud platforms.

Mentor and provide technical direction to Agile teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Explore emerging technologies to drive platform evolution and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with customer architects to shape innovative technology strategies.

Job description

When you join Kainos, you get to think beyond limitations to make an immediate and positive impact – like transforming digital services for millions of citizens or helping Fortune 500 companies get live and thrive on Workday.

You’ll be part of a people-first culture that is growing around the world. We’re a creative, committed, and diverse group of individuals who succeed as a team.

At Kainos your ideas are heard and valued and you’ll leave a legacy that you can feel proud of. Join us and discover how our people write our story.

Being a Platform Solution Architect at Kainos

As a Platform Solution Architect at Kainos, you will lead multi-skilled Agile teams to design and deliver innovative, high-impact digital service platforms on public cloud infrastructure. You’ll work closely with customer architects and talented colleagues to shape scalable, resilient solutions that meet the highest standards – all while helping to solve real-world challenges.

You will play a key role in influencing technical strategy, supporting delivery across projects, and contributing to a culture of innovation, learning, and shared success.

What’s in it for you? The chance to:

Make an impact. Take ownership of designing cloud-native platforms that improve agility, performance, and customer experiences- at scale.

Shape technology strategies. Collaborate with customer architects to create secure, cutting-edge cloud platforms that power transformative digital services.

Lead with purpose. Inspire teams, define best practices, and drive strategic decisions - all while staying at the forefront of cloud and DevOps innovation.

In this role you will:

Design modern cloud platforms. You will lead collaborative design sessions to architect robust, scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud platforms, ensuring non-functional requirements are met from the outset.

Mentor and lead Agile teams. You will guide cross-functional teams through design and delivery, offering technical direction, support, and mentorship throughout the project lifecycle.

Champion innovation. You will stay ahead of the curve by exploring emerging technologies, driving platform evolution, and creating a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Your expertise:

Technical proficiency. You have proven success designing and delivering cloud-native platforms using AWS and Azure. You know how to integrate SaaS and PaaS offerings and apply DevOps best practices to achieve quality and resilience.
Leadership. You are confident working with customer architects to shape solutions - and can clearly communicate complex decisions and trade-offs to a range of stakeholders.
People development. You have coached and supported senior engineers and architects, helping them grow their technical skills and build fulfilling careers.
Consulting mindset. You have led large-scale delivery projects, balancing risk, business objectives, and technical complexity. You spot opportunities, think strategically, and expand impact through collaboration.

What to expect from the hiring process:

A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor. This is an opportunity to discuss how your career goals and this role align.
A virtual interview with the Hiring Manager and senior members of the team. You will share your experience, learn about day-to-day responsibilities, the company and the team.
A technical panel interview. You will be assigned a task and given time to prepare. You will present your solutions, demonstrating how you think about and solve problems, and communicate technical decisions.
An informal coffee chat. This is a chance for you to lead the discussion. You can ask questions about the culture, values and career development opportunities and confirm that it’s the next step for you.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s write the next incredible chapter of our story together.

Embracing our differences  

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive.   We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are.   We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field. Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.

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