Principal Platforms Architect - Gdansk, Poland or Viby J

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technologies and platforms? Ready to shape the future of cloud, developer, data, and AI platforms? If you're a skilled leader eager to manage and inspire a team of talented architects, this could be your next career move.

As the Principal Platforms Architect, you will be a key part of our Platforms leadership team, reporting directly to the IT Director of Platforms. The position can be located in either Gdansk, Poland or Aarhus, Denmark.

How you will make an impact

You will oversee a team of 9 platform solution architects, ensuring the stability, scalability, and success of our platforms, including Internal developer platform, Data foundation platform, Generative AI platform and Azure cloud centre for enablement. Your role involves close collaboration with technical teams, business users, and senior stakeholders to drive platform innovation and deliver exceptional solutions.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage a team of 9 platform solution architects, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of our Azure Cloud, Internal Developer, Data Foundation, and Generative AI platforms.
• Prioritize and manage the roadmap and backlog for each platform, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic goals.
• Present technical concepts to non-technical senior stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and understanding.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies, making recommendations for platform enhancements or new capabilities.

In this role, you'll work closely with stakeholders to translate their needs into platform enhancements, building lasting relationships as a key liaison for inquiries. You'll ensure platform stability and scalability to meet business needs and support organizational objectives.

What will make you successful

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related degree. Alternatively significant work experience in a similar or related field.
• Proven experience as a technical architect.
• A technical background with experience in cloud computing platforms and system scalability would be beneficial.
• Demonstrated success in creating and managing an architectural roadmap.
• Experienced in CI/CD practices and developer experience tools.
• Proven managerial experience ideally for technical profiles.
• Excellent strategic planning, project management, and organizational skills.

The ideal candidate thrives on a "fail fast" approach, learns quickly, and navigates the unknown with proactive problem-solving and decision-making. Your resilience and adaptability enable you to overcome resistance and drive change, bridging technical details with strategic objectives. You effectively communicate technical topics to non-technical senior stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

What do we offer?

Seize this opportunity to make a significant impact on Arla's IT journey and contribute to the continuous growth of our innovative solutions. We are committed to professional development and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. And you will join a market leader who produces nutritious household-favourite brands in a way that makes things better for our customers, the farmers who own us, and the whole world.

Would you like to join us?

If you are ready to drive innovation and make a global impact alongside talented colleagues, seize this exciting opportunity by applying today. Contact Paul Freeman at pafre@arlafoods.com for any further questions or information.