Platform Architect (Compute, Network, Database,) Hybrid

About Us We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Platform Architect to design, implement, and maintain robust and scalable compute, network, and database infrastructure solutions. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of S.W.I.F.T.'s critical platforms.

What to Expect:

• As a Senior Linux Systems Support Engineer in the Windows and RHEL Services Squad, you will:
• Lead the architectural design and evolution of S.W.I.F.T.'s compute, network, and database platforms, ensuring alignment with business strategy and technical requirements
• Define and enforce architectural standards, best practices, and guidelines for platform development and operations
• Evaluate and recommend modern technologies and solutions to optimize platform performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of new platform components
• Develop comprehensive documentation including architectural diagrams, design specifications, and operational procedures
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior architects and engineers
• Participate in incident response and problem resolution for critical platform issues
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and security vulnerabilities related to compute, networks, and database infrastructure
• Deliver end-to-end architecture (network, compute, etc..) in line with business objectives, technical and operational constraints
• Define and update Enterprise Architecture artefacts aligned with our Architecture Governance

What will make you successful: We are seeking professionals with:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 5 years focused on computing, network, and database platforms in large-scale enterprise environments
• Deep expertise in cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including IaaS, PaaS, and FaaS offerings
• Extensive experience with network architecture, including TCP/IP, routing protocols, firewalls, load balancing, and network security
• Strong proficiency in database technologies, including relational (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra, MongoDB), with experience in high availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Proven track record in designing and implementing highly available, scalable, and secure infrastructure solutions
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, complex, and highly regulated environment
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Cisco CCIE) are a plus

What We Offer We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact [email protected] or indicate this in your application. Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity). All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.