Director of Platform Architecture

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com

Job Description

Experian is a global leader in data and analytics, committed to unlocking the power of data to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses, and society. With over 25,000 employees across 30+ countries, we are investing in innovation and technology to shape a better tomorrow.

As Director of Platform Architecture, you will lead the architectural strategy, design, and governance of our next-generation platform capabilities.

These platforms serve as the foundation for hosting a diverse portfolio of products and services across many business lines. You will ensure the platform is multi-tenant, highly scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned to enterprise architecture direction.

• You will be #LI-hybrid based in Hyderabad and reporting to Senior Director Engineering.

• Own the architecture vision and multi‑year roadmap for Experian shared platforms.

• Define core platform capabilities (identity, data, API, eventing, observability, shared services) OLTP services.

• Ensure platform scalability to support multiple business domains and customer segments.

• Partner with all stakeholders to prioritise platform features and integration patterns.

• Shape platform aligned to Experian Tiering Framework, including RTO/RPO and HA design.

• Drive reusable patterns and enforce platform guardrails across product teams.

• Guide architectural governance, design reviews, reference architectures, and standards.

• Collaborate with Cloud COE, Security, and Enterprise Architecture to align platform foundations with enterprise policies.

• Lead adoption of cloud-native patterns (AWS-first, Azure presence).

• Champion developer experience improvements, self-service tooling, and automation-driven workflows.

• Mentor architects and engineers, promoting excellence and innovation.

• Drive continuous optimisation of performance, cost, and operational efficiency.

• Must have hands-on experience in programming, infrastructure provisioning and DevOps Pipeline.

Qualifications

• Hands on experience designing, implementing and scaling enterprise-grade platforms with multi-product adoption.

• Strong cloud architecture expertise (AWS; Azure beneficial).

• Deep understanding of identity platforms (Okta, OAuth2, OIDC), global API platforms, event-driven systems, and cross-region HA architectures.

• Solid understanding of data ecosystems (NoSQL, relational, vector DBs, streaming).

• Experience in financial services, fraud, or identity verification platforms.

• Familiarity with SAFe, Agile, and platform operating models.

What Success Looks Like

• Experian products scale efficiently on a unified, robust platform.

• Clear platform adoption across various different Experian business units.

• Delivery of a stable, resilient platform aligned to Tiering Framework for OLTP services.

• Strong cross-functional alignment and trusted leadership across all product and engineering.

• A recognised platform strategy delivering long-term value for Experian.

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site and Glassdoor to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, color, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

Benefits

Experian care for employee's work life balance, health, safety and wellbeing. In support of this endeavor, we offer best-in-class family well-being benefits, enhanced medical benefits and paid time off.

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

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