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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$135K - $160K *

Drive the infrastructure behind robust, enterprise-scale applications and AI agents. Own cloud environments, data pipelines, and observability systems to ensure scalable, reliable, and efficient platf...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building a robust integrations platform by managing APIs, ensuring data quality, and supporting partner deployments without direct engineering involvement. Drive product strategy an...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of technology by leading Salesforce architectural design and providing strategic guidance. Collaborate with teams to implement scalable solutions that enhance the efficiency of federa...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $160K *

Drive enhancements and implementations for Workday solutions, managing integrations and collaborating with stakeholders to maximize business impact and client value in the Consumer Solutions realm...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $232K *

Engage with customers as a trusted advisor to design solutions that enhance their ServiceNow platform. Drive successful outcomes through strategic architecture, governance, and comprehensive roadmaps...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $209K *

Empower engineering productivity and system reliability as you lead innovative platform initiatives, design robust tools, and shape the architecture that drives operational excellence within engineeri...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower your career with a lead role driving AI-enhanced tools that improve developer workflows. You'll design and implement automated solutions, integrating them seamlessly into existing systems whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $210K *

Innovate and shape the future of platform products by defining, executing, and delivering impactful solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive customer-focused initiatives, and enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing innovative software systems for cutting-edge healthcare SaaS platforms, driving technical excellence and strategic collaboration across teams to achieve i...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $345K *

Architect and elevate platform capabilities, enhancing developer experience and operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to build scalable systems and leverage AI tools for improved engineerin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $150K *

Make your mark at a rapidly growing firm as you enhance B2B product onboarding, drive family engagement, and leverage AI to optimize workflows, while owning platform developments that foster growth an...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $195K *

Accelerate your career by joining our senior engineering team to design and optimize innovative, multicloud infrastructure solutions, contributing to mission-critical projects and collaborating with t...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of our platform by leading product strategy, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability across critical systems while collaborating with engineering and stakeholders to deliver i...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$223K - $305K *

Unlock your potential as a Staff Engineer, shaping our Cloud Platform architecture. Lead vital projects that enhance scalability and performance, collaborating across teams to drive AI-friendly infras...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$223K - $305K *

Elevate software delivery practices by leading robust CI/CD infrastructure. Collaborate across global teams; leverage AI tooling and your development expertise to enhance scalability and engineering p...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $165K *

Shape the future of IT platforms by developing resilient, automated systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance observability and operational excellence. Take ownership of criti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by developing innovative solutions using Microsoft Power Platform to enhance specialty care services for Veterans. Collaborate with clients to analyze needs and deliver effective...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Design and evolve robust platform infrastructure, enabling cross-team collaboration and impactful solutions. Drive complex projects, ensuring scalability and data integrity in a high-ownership environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $235K *

Shape the future of cloud platforms by leading the development of critical infrastructure, ensuring production-level operations, and building robust CI/CD systems, all while fostering collaboration ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $220K *

Drive technical strategy and solution design for complex enterprise projects, leveraging deep expertise in architecture, cloud, and data technologies to meet client needs and foster innovation through...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Define and drive identity risk strategy, working closely across multiple teams to optimize security posture and scoring models for enterprise applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alig...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise solutions by architecting scalable technology frameworks. Be hands-on in developing integrated systems across Salesforce, data platforms, AI, and cloud service...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $176K *

Champion the development of cloud-native Internal Developer Platforms, leveraging your 12+ years of AWS expertise to build scalable solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally, enhance developer experie...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving complex project execution across diverse teams. Orchestrate the delivery of innovative solutions by anticipating risks, managing critical paths, and ensuring synergy among s...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

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.