Lead Platform Architect (Infrastructure Design)Location: Dublin
Type: 12 Month Contract
Category: Contracting
A leading global payments technology team is looking for an experienced Platform Architect to drive the design and evolution of critical infrastructure systems.
This is an exciting opportunity for a tech-savvy professional passionate about middleware, cloud infrastructure, and application security—someone who thrives on building secure, scalable, and resilient platforms.
As a Platform Architect, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams to translate high-level application requirements into detailed infrastructure designs, while shaping architecture standards and influencing enterprise-wide engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities: Design infrastructure frameworks that align with high-level application requirements and adhere to enterprise technology, security, and operational standards.Develop and maintain architectural artifacts such as technical documentation, logical models, and infrastructure blueprints.Implement, manage, and support robust infrastructure components across global platforms.Troubleshoot and resolve architectural and operational issues affecting performance, availability, and scalability.Research emerging technologies and recommend solutions to enhance platform capability and efficiency.Lead or contribute to large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring timelines, resource use, and delivery targets are met.What You Bring: 8–10 years of experience in infrastructure architecture, with deep expertise in:
Middleware applicationsInfrastructure deployment and planningProven knowledge in: Web application architecture, JVM internals (e.g., garbage collection)Load balancers, firewalls, operating systems, and networkingMiddleware technologies: application servers, messaging systems, cachingYAML-based deployment pipelines and cloud environmentsAccess control models (e.g., RBAC), authentication/authorization mechanisms (OAuth, etc.
)Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
Bonus Points (Nice-to-Have): Experience working within fintech or highly regulated industriesFamiliarity with:Cloud-native databases and multi-cloud strategiesZero Trust Architecture and network micro-segmentationPerformance tuning and capacity planning for enterprise-grade infrastructureDaily Rate: €699.99 max (all-inclusive) If you would like to know more about this role, you can reach me at ******
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