Do you want to shape the future of digital learning?

We are looking for a NextGen Platform Architect who wants to help build the next generation of school platforms. In this key role, you will be responsible for defining and guiding the technical architecture with a focus on scalability, innovation, and global reach.

About the role 

The role of NextGen Platform Architect is a strategic and technically leading position with a clear mission: to shape and realize the architecture for the next-generation school platform. You will be responsible for developing a long-term technical vision that supports the company’s product strategy and enables global growth, innovation, and sustainability.

A key part of the mission is to integrate artificial intelligence into both development processes and platform functionality. You will act as a bridge between technology, product management, and business strategy, leading technical collaboration across teams and platforms.

You will be a key player in driving technical innovation while also serving as a mentor and technical leader for other architects and senior developers.

Your key responsibilities:  

• Develop and maintain a long-term technical architecture vision aligned with our product strategy.

• Lead the architectural work for an AI-driven platform – from development tools to production features.
• Drive architecture forums and coordinate technical decisions across teams and platforms.
• Collaborate with product management, development teams, and business leadership to ensure technical direction.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies and methods that strengthen our competitiveness.
• Ensure that the architecture meets requirements for data protection, accessibility (e.g., WCAG), and regulations within EdTech.

About you

To succeed in this role, we believe you are strategic and visionary with strong business thinking, and that you understand how technical decisions impact both product and business in the long term. You are communicative and collaborative, and thrive in a role where you work closely with both technical teams and business leadership. Your curiosity about new technologies – especially within AI – drives you to constantly explore new possibilities. At the same time, you have the ability to balance technical excellence with business pragmatism, enabling you to make wise decisions even in complex situations.

You also meet the following criteria's:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in computer science, software development, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in software development, including several years in an architectural role.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex systems in cloud environments.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, API design, DevOps, and security architecture.
• Experience from EdTech or other regulated industries is a plus.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• The ability to speak and write fluently in English.

About IST

We are the leading EdTech company in Scandinavia with over five million users. Every day, we work on solutions that positively impact society by helping teachers, students, and guardians focus more on learning and less on administration. We combine deep technical expertise with real-world experience from the education sector to create tools that truly make a difference.

Apply

We offer a full-time, permanent position, preferably based at our office in Växjö. Please submit your application via http://career.ist.com no later than August 31.

In your application, please briefly answer the following three questions:

1. What do you believe you can contribute in this role that makes you a strong candidate?
2. What inspired you to apply for this position?
3. How does your experience align with the key requirements of the role?

If you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process, feel free to contact HR at HR@ist.com or COO Niklas Gunnebrant at niklas.gunnebrant@ist.com.

Background checks may be part of the recruitment process.

We review applications on an ongoing basis, but due to the holiday season, response times may be slightly longer than usual. Don’t wait to submit your application – we look forward to hearing from you!