Head of Platform Architecture

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking an experienced Head of Platform Architecture to provide architectural leadership and services across Enterprise Technology. The role will define and drive a coherent architecture vision across Cloud Platforms and Infrastructure, Developer Platforms, the AI Platform, Superhighway and Enterprise Data. You will work with technology leaders, engineers and stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into clear architectures, and ensure the platforms integrate effectively. The successful candidate will combine broad technical expertise with strong communication, influencing and leadership skills, and will be able to turn architectural vision into practical outcomes.

About us

Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.
Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.

Technology at Schroders

There's a huge amount of change going on at Schroders. Technology's shaping our business more and more, so there are many opportunities waiting to be grabbed.  And because we're a big financial player, we can put hefty backing behind good ideas.
We're a serious business – we have enormous responsibilities to our clients and shareholders. But just because we're suited and booted, that doesn't make us stuffy; our tech teams are friendlier and more informal than you might expect.

The team

You will lead platform architecture team across Enterprise Technology, reporting to the Head of Enterprise Technology. Your scope includes Cloud Platforms (AWS and Azure) and Infrastructure, Developer Platforms (GitHub, Azure DevOps and AI-enabled engineering practices), the AI Platform (Amazon Bedrock and AgentCore), and Superhighway, our agentic developer platform.

You will define the architecture strategy, standards and roadmap for these platforms. For Enterprise Data, you will provide architectural leadership across platform integration, interoperability, data access and governance alignment, partnering closely with the Enterprise Data Platform team, which retains ownership of data platform architecture.

Working with Enterprise Architecture, you will ensure platform strategies align with business priorities, enterprise standards, target architectures and transformation goals. Together, you will establish shared principles, resolve competing priorities and drive a cohesive technology landscape.