Solution Architect

Company Description

About Playtech

Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B and B2C businesses. Both divisions leverage Playtech's proprietary technology to deliver innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging and entertaining gaming experience.

Playtech is the gaming industry's leading technology company delivering business intelligence-driven gaming software, services, content, and platform technology across the industry. Read more about who we are and what we do here:

Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Recognizing differences and ensuring our processes are transparent is the core of Playtech's overall commitment to responsible business practices.

Ready to level up your career?

Playtech is looking for a visionary Solution Architect with strong technical leadership and strategic thinking to shape the next generation of gaming platforms.

Job Description

Your influential mission. You will...

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Develop high-level architecture and design for software solutions, ensuring they meet both functional and non-functional requirements such as performance, security, and scalability.
• Create architectural documentation and diagrams to support development and implementation.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, tools, and frameworks that align with Playtech's technical standards and strategic goals.
• Design integration strategies to ensure seamless interaction between various systems and components, working closely with other architects and engineers to ensure compatibility.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the implementation phase, ensuring alignment with architectural design and standards.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, communicating complex technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• Identify potential risks and devise strategies to mitigate them, ensuring that solutions comply with relevant regulations and standards.
• Stay updated with the latest technology trends and best practices, recommending and implementing improvements to existing systems and processes.

Qualifications

Components for success. You...

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Possess 5–6 years of experience in IT or a related field, with at least 3–5 years in a senior technical or developer role.
• Understand cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Are familiar with architecture frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman.
• Have knowledge of software development methodologies including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Bring experience with API management, microservices, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Understand cybersecurity principles, data management, and infrastructure technologies such as networking, servers, and virtualization.
• Have experience managing or leading IT projects and working with different stakeholders to align solutions with business needs.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, especially when translating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead technical teams and drive architectural decisions.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and understand how to incorporate them into business solutions.
• Understand business processes and how technology can drive value, including working with third-party vendors and evaluating their solutions.

You'll get extra points for...

• Holding certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, TOGAF, PMP, or PRINCE2.
• Being a strategic thinker with excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain high levels of accuracy.
  • Being a diligent and organized individual.

Additional Information

Thrive in a culture that values...

• Contribution and achievements by offering performance bonuses and ample opportunities for internal growth.
• Employees' health and well-being through comprehensive health insurance plans, food vouchers and travel allowances.
• Work-life balance by providing 30 days of paid annual leave, allowing you to relax and recharge.
• Continuous growth with company-sponsored seminars, training programs, social activities, and events, guiding your professional journey and helping you achieve your career goals.

Architecture Team

Our team plays a critical role in shaping Playtech's technology landscape. You will work closely with Product, Engineering, Compliance, and other cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, and innovative systems. You'll join a global and diverse team of architects and engineers, gaining exposure to a wide range of technologies and business domains.

PLAYTECH

Join the team at our new Brazilian Playtech office, where we work together to support and enhance our live products and services. Be part of a global, dynamic and innovative team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence.

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.