Platform Engineering Lead

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Platform Engineering Lead based in Ireland.

• This is a remote freelance opportunity focused on shaping enterprise integration strategy and scalable platform capabilities.
• You will design reusable integration patterns that connect SaaS platforms with critical enterprise systems and data layers.
• The role combines hands-on solution architecture with enterprise-wide governance and technical leadership.
• You will work closely with business divisions to translate commercial needs into pragmatic, secure, and scalable technical solutions.
• A strong platform mindset is essential, with an emphasis on reusable architecture rather than one-off integrations.
• You will also establish standards that improve reliability, resilience, API performance, and operational consistency across platform data flows.
• The role offers significant exposure to a complex, fast-paced, matrixed environment within the pharmaceutical industry.