Principal Product & Solution Architect - Developer Platform & Agentic Automation

Job Description:

We are seeking an execution-driven and deeply hands-on Principal Product & Solution Architect - Developer Platform & Agentic Automation, who not only defines the strategy of our next-generation developer platform but actively builds, prototypes, and operationalizes it.
This role blends architecture, platform engineering, and expert-level coding, working across developer portals, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, AI-driven automation, and secure software supply chain. You will be a technical force multiplier, shaping engineering excellence by leading through direct contribution, rapid experimentation, and solving complex engineering challenges firsthand.
Ideal candidates combine vision with real-world implementation, moving effortlessly from whiteboard to proof-of-concept to production-ready architecture.
Key Responsibilities
Developer Platform Strategy & Architecture
* Define and continuously evolve long-term strategy for the enterprise Developer Platform.
* Build, prototype, and validate core platform capabilities through hands-on engineering.
* Design scalable architecture spanning developer portals, CI/CD, IaC, observability, and supply-chain security.
* Create reference implementations, code samples, templates, and operational runbooks.
* Ensure platform architecture aligns with enterprise standards and regulatory frameworks.
Agentic Automation & AI-Driven SDLC Enablement
* Architect and implement agentic automation features including LLM-powered coding assistants, autonomous pipelines, collaborate with PMO, Architecture, QE and App Sec CoE to embed architecture/quality/security checks, and workflow automation.
* Develop hands-on integrations of Agentic capabilities directly into SDLC tooling.
* Build evaluation frameworks, guardrails, and human-in-the-loop mechanisms through real system instrumentation.
Product Leadership & Developer Experience
* Treat the Developer Platform as a product, building POCs, validating feedback, and improving user journeys through working prototypes.
* Conduct developer interviews, then translate findings into actionable features and improvements.
* Drive adoption by producing highly usable interfaces, automations, and self-service workflows.
* Track DevEx metrics through data, dashboards, and usage telemetry.
Hands-On Engineering & Team Enablement
* Lead by doing: write production code, build prototypes, conduct architecture deep dives, and debug complex platform issues directly.
* Mentor and upskill platform engineers through pairing sessions, architectural spikes, code reviews, and structured technical coaching.
* Evaluate open-source and cloud-native tools through real implementation testing - not just desk research - before recommending adoption.
* Champion API-first, automation-centric, and observable design principles across all platform services.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership
* Serve as the primary technical advisor to engineering leaders, product managers, cloud/security stakeholders, and platform end-users.
* Communicate platform strategy and architectural decisions with clarity using working demos, prototypes, and measurable outcomes rather than slide decks alone.
* Build trust with senior stakeholders by delivering tangible proof-of-value early and consistently.
Governance, Security & Compliance
* Embed secure-by-design and DevSecOps principles into platform components through hands-on code contributions.
* Implement controls, policies, and automated enforcement mechanisms for AI governance and SDLC compliance.
* Partner with risk and security teams to operationalize regulatory requirements in platform systems.
Required Qualifications
Experience
* 8+ years in software engineering or architecture with extensive hands-on technical delivery.
* Demonstrated ability to implement cloud-native architecture in complex enterprise environments.
* Proven track record leading multi-year engineering transformations with direct technical contribution.
Technical Expertise
* Hands-on expertise with AWS, Azure, or GCP (architecture + implementation).
* Experience with Kubernetes, microservices, and container orchestration
* Knowledge of software supply chain patterns.
* Fluency in scripting and automation.
Leadership & Product Skills
* Strong communication and influence skills, backed by hands-on credibility.
* Experience defining roadmaps and metrics for platform products.
* Ability to mentor engineers through coaching, pairing, and architectural deep-dives.

What We Offer
We operate in a rapidly growing multinational environment and provide our teams with:
People First: care and attention to the work environment, to people, and to their individual and professional growth within the Technology organization.
Continuous Learning:
* Access to top-tier technological training platforms
* Access to high-quality learning paths through the internal #GROW program
* Knowledge-sharing communities
* Customized development paths
International and Cross-functional Projects: opportunities to participate in international and cross-functional projects, ensuring the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
Working Methodology: an operational approach based on a collaborative, informal work environment that is open to the exchange of ideas.

Benefits

* Hybrid working model
* Flexible start and end times to support work-life balance
* Meal vouchers worth EUR8
* Online well-being programs
* Health insurance
* Welfare platform available to all employees
#Li-Hybrid

Our Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we're getting to know you-not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process