Job Title: Platform Transformation Specialist
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced technical leader to drive the modernisation and transformation of a major platform. This is a long-term strategic initiative requiring deep technical expertise and leadership to scale infrastructure, refactor monolithic systems, and lead large-scale migrations.
The successful candidate will lead a cross-functional engineering team, ensuring that technical decisions align with business goals. This role requires someone who understands the complexities of large-scale system transformations, with prior experience in platform modernisation and high-impact engineering migrations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the decoupling of large monolithic systems into scalable, modular architectures.
* Drive major migrations in backend frameworks, databases, and cloud infrastructure.
* Oversee performance optimisation, infrastructure scaling, and technical debt reduction.
* Ensure engineering best practices.
Technical Requirements:
* Hands-on experience in Java (Spring Boot, microservices architecture).
* Solid experience with React, TypeScript, and modern frontend technologies.
* Proficiency in MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and NoSQL solutions.
* Strong understanding of Kubernetes (EKS), Docker, and cloud platforms (GCP preferred, AWS, Azure).
* CI/CD & DevOps skills, including automated pipelines, cloud deployment strategies, and observability.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work on a long-term strategic initiative.
* Chance to lead a cross-functional engineering team.
* Collaboration with Product & Business teams to ensure alignment between technical execution and commercial objectives.
* Professional development opportunities.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in large-scale migrations & modernisation.
* Strong technical & architectural vision.
* Leadership & communication skills.
* Results-oriented mindset.
Preferred Experience & Qualifications:
* Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
* Europe-based, with flexibility for travel.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project.
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
* Professional development opportunities.