Head of Architecture andamp; Platform Engineering | Central London | 5 days on-site | Permanent | Up to £120,000 Are you a visionary technology leader ready to shape the future of a leading professional services firm? A prestigious Independent Professional Services provider, is seeking an exceptional Head of Architecture and Platform Engineering to join their technology leadership team in London. This is a unique opportunity to lead the strategic architecture and platform engineering efforts, driving technical innovation, optimise the Microsoft-centric Azure-native ecosystem, and empower teams to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions that fuel business growth and operational excellence. Job Type: Permanent Salary: Up to £120,000 (DOE) Working Arrangement: 5 days on-site Office Location: Central London The Role As the Head of Architecture and Platform Engineering, you will: Define and lead the enterprise architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Oversee a talented platform engineering team (3 platform engineers + 1 cyber engineer), fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence. Drive optimisation of our Microsoft E5 licence investment, enhancing Azure-native infrastructure and platform services. Collaborate with the Head of Software Engineering to establish software architecture patterns and integration approaches for tools like Sage, Kantata, Concur, and Workato. Establish r