Head of Architecture - Data Platform andamp; Account andamp; Identity | BBCI''m currently partnered with the BBC on a key Head of Architecture hire focused on Data Platform andamp; Account andamp; Identity - a pivotal role sitting at the centre of their digital transformation.This is a rare opportunity to shape how data, AI/ML and identity platforms operate at national and global scale, underpinning everything from personalisation and audience insight through to regulatory compliance.You''ll operate as one of the most senior technologists in the organisation, owning architectural direction across a high-volume, event-driven ecosystem with near-zero tolerance for failure.The RoleAs Head of Architecture, you will define and support the delivery of the technical architecture across the BBC''s Data Platform and Account andamp; Identity capabilities, working as part of the wider Product Engineering leadership team.You''ll collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, Data, UX and business leadership - ensuring architectural decisions are aligned to both technical strategy and wider organisational goals.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and evolve platform capabilities supporting billions of audience events per day, ensuring high availability, scalability and securityLead the transition toward domain-oriented, platform-based architectures, embedding data product thinking and ownership modelsOwn and govern architectural standards across data, AI/ML and identity ecosystems (Real Time ..... full job details .....