RI

Head of Architecture

Location: London, UK · Category: Engineering & Development · Seniority: Director · Posted: October 7, 2026 · Verified: Oct 7, 2026

Role Overview & Description

The Head of Architecture at Rightmove leads the architecture function, defining technical strategy and standards. This role oversees solution design and ensures alignment with business goals, requiring deep expertise in cloud infrastructure and scalable systems.
Source & Transparency: This position was structured directly from the publicly accessible career portal of Rightmove. Details on the employer’s original job posting are authoritative. Polaris7 charges no placement fees and conducts no candidate screening.

About the company

RI

UK property marketplace monetised through listings, advertising and data services.

Similar Positions in DACH

Related roles across advertising, media, and data

Verified 10d agoChicagoEngineering & DevelopmentDirector

Leads cloud engineering strategy, overseeing infrastructure architecture and scaling. Requires deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices including Kubernetes and Terraform.

Verified 2d agoBengaluruEngineering & DevelopmentDirector

This leadership role oversees StreetEasy's engineering organization, setting technical strategy and managing multiple teams. The director will drive architectural decisions, improve development processes, and ensure delivery of high-quality software at scale. Key responsibilities include mentoring engineering managers and aligning technical roadmap with business goals.

Re-check scheduledMulti-Location (2 Locations)Engineering & DevelopmentDirector

This Director of Enterprise Systems & Architecture role oversees the design and implementation of enterprise-wide systems and architecture. The director will align IT infrastructure with business goals, ensuring scalability and efficiency.

Verified 10d agoReston, VirginiaEngineering & DevelopmentLead

This role designs and oversees the technical architecture for TransUnion's software systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security, defining architectural standards, evaluating new technologies, and guiding engineering teams in implementation.

More Positions at Rightmove

3 more open roles

Verified 2d agoMilton Keynes, UKCustomer Success & Client OperationsMid-Level

Enhances customer experience by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring satisfaction. Works to improve service quality and streamline support processes.

Verified 2d agoLondon, UKEngineering & DevelopmentMid-Level

Develops backend services for the Agent Select product. Builds scalable APIs and integrates with internal systems.

Verified 2d agoMilton Keynes, UKEngineering & DevelopmentLead

Manages the infrastructure engineering team, overseeing cloud operations and system reliability. Drives infrastructure automation and scalability to ensure robust and efficient platform performance.