Platform Architect Jobs

The responsibility of a Platform Architect revolves around overseeing the technological designs of software and systems within a specific platform. Their tasks include defining system architecture, guiding software teams, and ensuring overall alignment between the technology landscape and business needs.

Top Industries Hiring Platform Architects

Industries that frequently hire Platform Architects include the tech industry, telecommunications, finance, and more.

Required Skills for Platform Architects

Most Platform Architect positions require knowledge in software architecture, familiarity with cloud services, and a strong understanding of software development methodologies. They also need superb analytical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passionate focus on user experience.

Navigating Your Path to a Platform Architect Career

Start your career in high-paying Platform Architect jobs with Ladders. We provide access to numerous Platform Architect job posts from reputable companies globally.

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$210K *

Shape the future of our data platform as you lead engineering efforts, drive AI integration, and create scalable solutions that empower client decisions. Collaborate across teams to establish best pra...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing and evolving our MySQL infrastructure, enhancing application performance, and ensuring system reliability while tackling innovative challenges in database ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building and optimizing AWS environments for our SaaS products. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure scalability, security, and compliance while automating deployments and enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $168K *

Drive the evolution of a cutting-edge Workflow Platform for financial workflows. Collaborate with teams to build scalable solutions, integrating extensive datasets and AI, while transforming complex p...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $236K *

Help us drive team success by leading platform engineering efforts and fostering talent development. Balance technical execution with people management while promoting an AI-forward environment that v...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Shape the future of fintech by developing and maintaining core backend services while collaborating in a dynamic, remote-first team that thrives on innovation and independence...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive innovation in application optimization across iOS, Android, and Windows. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and enhance performance while ensuring seamless integration and user experience in...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Innovate as you guide Fortune 500 clients in leveraging AI solutions. Collaborate with sales teams, deliver dynamic presentations, and serve as trusted technical advisor to modernize legacy systems an...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $195K *

Drive innovation in platform solutions to simplify customer adoption across colocation, cloud, and data protection services. Collaborate cross-functionally to define solutions and demonstrate value in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $157K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role that bridges product vision and engineering execution, translating strategic intents into clear user stories for global scrum teams and ensuring alignment in a fas...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform Astra's platform by leading API architecture and developer experience. Shape how customers extend our Payments Cloud, ensuring reliability and extensibility while collaborating with leadersh...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $206K *

Drive the Internal Platform Infrastructure program, enhancing cross-functional integrations and security initiatives while managing multiple complex workstreams and vendor relationships for operationa...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $188K *

Support the platform infrastructure program, enhancing internal tooling and integrations while aligning with cross-functional teams to drive effective technical solutions and strategic initiatives acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $157K *

Unlock potential by integrating advanced technologies into cohesive solutions, supporting large-scale defense initiatives for enhanced operational effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $135K *

Transform cloud strategies as a leader in enterprise architecture, guiding the shift to a robust cloud environment while ensuring scalability, governance, and cost-efficiency across the organization t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$245K - $265K *

Empower your career by leading a team that shapes innovative developer platforms. Collaborate on strategic roadmaps and drive exceptional developer experiences through technical leadership and communi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in architecting and developing enterprise solutions with the Microsoft Power Platform. Drive high-quality application design, automation, and analytics while ensuring security and scal...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Champion the transformation of core platform architecture to drive swift, impactful solutions and elevate engineering capacity, leading cross-functional teams to redefine foundational capabilities and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Bring your expertise to elevate platform operations by designing, building, and maintaining automation and deployment frameworks. Collaborate with teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines and manage complex...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $237K *

Elevate the capabilities of space defense through designing and implementing a cutting-edge cloud platform that aligns with strategic mission objectives, ensuring scalability, security, and interopera...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Transform the developer landscape by driving community growth and engagement in distributed applications and AI agents, creating impactful content, and advocating for Dapr and Diagrid across various p...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead the development and enhancement of applications for Navy IT initiatives, employing state-of-the-art technologies, managing full project lifecycles, and ensuring compliance and security across inn...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$200K - $222K *

Join a team that's redefining AI platform architecture through hands-on leadership and innovation. You'll drive production code, manage cloud-native infrastructures, and ensure operational excellence...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Drive excellence in delivery across multiple engagements, ensuring client satisfaction and operational efficiency while managing a matrixed team and leading strategic initiatives in a high-impact, clo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $272K *

Drive the design and evolution of large-scale ML platforms, leading high-impact initiatives across ML infrastructure, data systems, and production architecture while collaborating with diverse teams t...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Platform Architect do?question toggle

    A Platform Architect oversees the technological designs of software and systems within a specific platform. They define system architecture, guide software teams, and ensure overall alignment between the technology landscape and business needs.

  • What skills are required for a Platform Architect?question toggle

    A successful Platform Architect generally commands strong analytical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, a comprehensive knowledge of software architecture, familiarity with cloud services, and a deep understanding of software development methodologies.

  • What industries hire Platform Architects?question toggle

    The tech industry, telecommunications, finance, and more are among the industries that frequently hire Platform Architects.

  • Where can I find Platform Architect jobs?question toggle

    At Ladders, we provide access to numerous Platform Architect job posts from reputable companies globally.