# Head Of Platform Architecture

**Company:** [Ocean Infinity](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/aRQ2q8yapu851mu6dpxJ42.md)
**Location:** London, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Department:** Ocean Infinity

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## Description

At **Ocean Infinity**, we're on a bold mission to subsea data using innovative technology.

Using cutting-edge robotics, autonomous technology and world-class software, we're transforming how complex operations are carried out at sea. Our uncrewed systems are making ocean exploration and operations **safer, smarter and more sustainable**, helping unlock the vast potential of our oceans while reducing environmental impact. 🌍

This isn't a vision for the future. **It's happening right now.  
  
**As we continue to push the boundaries of innovation and redefine what's possible in the maritime industry, we're looking for exceptional talent to join our fast-growing team.  

Ocean Infinity's Data Platform and AI/ML teams are solving increasingly complex challenges, from moving data reliably between vessels and shore environments to deploying AI models and data products at scale.

We're looking for a **Head of Platform Architecture** to define and lead the shared platform architecture that underpins these capabilities. This role will own the infrastructure, deployment architecture and engineering standards that enable Data, AI/ML and Robotics teams to build, deploy and operate reliably across cloud, on-premises and edge environments.

You will be responsible for creating a coherent platform strategy across a fragmented technology landscape, establishing common standards, improving scalability and reliability, and ensuring teams can deliver quickly without reinventing infrastructure solutions.

## Requirements

**What you will do! 🚀**

-   Design reliable and automated approaches for moving data from vessels to shore-based environments.
-   Establish architectures for how data is transmitted, processed, stored and accessed across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.
-   Partner closely with Infrastructure and Data Platform teams to ensure scalable and resilient solutions.
-   Define common CI/CD, deployment and infrastructure-as-code standards across Data, AI/ML and Robotics teams.
-   Build reusable templates, tooling and patterns that accelerate delivery and reduce duplication.
-   Drive adoption of shared platform capabilities across engineering teams.
-   Define the platform architecture that enables AI/ML models to move from development into production.
-   Establish standards for model packaging, deployment, versioning, monitoring and observability.
-   Ensure AI infrastructure can scale efficiently while remaining reliable and maintainable.
-   Own platform architecture decisions related to scalability, performance and operational resilience.
-   Establish infrastructure governance and reliability standards.
-   Improve visibility and control of infrastructure spending across data and AI platforms.
-   Drive cost optimisation without compromising performance or delivery speed.
-   Develop a target architecture that brings together multiple teams, technologies and environments.
-   Define platform roadmaps, architecture principles and engineering standards.
-   Maintain architecture documentation and technical decision frameworks.
-   Guide the evolution of existing platforms through pragmatic, phased improvements.
-   Partner with leaders across Data Platform, AI/ML, Robotics, Infrastructure, Cyber Security and wider business functions.
-   Influence technical direction and drive alignment around shared standards.
-   Support teams adopting common platform capabilities and best practices.
-   Act as the organisation's subject matter expert for platform and infrastructure architecture.

**What we look for!🔍**

-   Proven experience as a senior architecture leader, with responsibility for defining enterprise-scale platform, infrastructure or technology architectures.
-   Demonstrated success in transforming fragmented technology environments into coherent architectural frameworks and standards.
-   Deep understanding of platform architecture, cloud infrastructure, infrastructure-as-code and deployment automation.
-   Hands-on experience building and operating production-scale AI/ML platforms and supporting infrastructure.
-   Strong knowledge of infrastructure governance, reliability engineering, deployment pipelines and cost management.
-   Technical credibility across hybrid cloud environments, including AWS, Azure and on-premises infrastructure
-   Ability to influence engineering teams through technical leadership, mentoring and practical delivery-focused solutions.
-   A hands-on architect who can balance strategic thinking with technical execution.

**Nice to have! ✨**

-   Experience within maritime, defence, industrial or other highly regulated environments.
-   Knowledge of edge computing or offline-first architectures where connectivity may be intermittent.
-   Previous experience in Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), DevOps or FinOps.
-   Familiarity with large-scale AI infrastructure, LLM platforms or agentic AI systems.
-   Experience establishing engineering standards and platform strategies across multiple business units or technology domains.
-   Previous responsibility for broader platform functions before moving into a dedicated architecture leadership role.

## Benefits

_**\*Salary £160,000 Per Annum\***_