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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$154K - $232K *

Champion transformative cloud solutions by leading Azure and GitHub architecture initiatives, ensuring secure, scalable, and automated platforms while guiding clients through complex digital transform...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $84K *

Champion platform engineering initiatives that strengthen our data services. Collaborate with teams to build, deploy, and maintain backend services for high-performance applications, ensuring stabilit...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality technology support and solutions. Enhance processes, ensure compliance, and drive customer satisfaction in multiple product lines while fostering...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Lead the charge in architecting advanced systems while providing DevSecOps expertise for national security. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, optimize performance, and engage with senior stake...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Manage and oversee the implementation of modern PaaS architectures supporting Navy and DoD Tactical Networks, ensuring compliance with security and operational requirements while leading a team in a d...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by taking ownership of our AWS platform, optimizing workflows, and enhancing security in a dynamic engineering environment. Lead technical implementation to elevate our infrastructure...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $118K *

Explore and implement advanced Kubernetes infrastructure solutions, engaging with teams to drive effective cloud and container transformations while ensuring optimal security and performance across en...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $300K *

Drive platform evolution by leading large-scale architectural initiatives across teams. Ensure cohesive changes and enhance developer experiences while executing cloud migrations and integrations effe...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion technical excellence as a Staff Software Engineer, leading backend system initiatives, mentoring fellow engineers, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions for enhanc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $150K *

Champion seamless integration and delivery by collaborating across business, product, engineering, and operations. Drive platform initiatives, manage roadmaps, and ensure stakeholder alignment and ado...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Provide technical mastery to drive resolutions for complex escalations, ensuring platform integrity and reliability through rigorous analysis, and champion improvements and diagnostics in collaboratio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that shapes backend engineering and infrastructure solutions. You’ll enhance cloud services and CI/CD pipelines while ensuring system reliability and deploying critical features that suppo...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $220K *

Lead the charge in designing and maintaining public APIs and integrations that connect seamlessly with various customer tools, ensuring data consistency and reliability while collaborating directly wi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by designing and automating workflows across a SaaS ecosystem, enhancing IT operations and security. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify integration opportunities and support d...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Develop and maintain secure, scalable IL5-compliant cloud platforms, overseeing Infrastructure-as-Code solutions and cross-functional collaborations to enhance cloud performance and support enterprise...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Engineer robust platform services and developer tooling that drive efficient, scalable systems for intelligent applications, empowering engineering teams to innovate and accelerate delivery across the...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure! Lead the design and implementation of enterprise networking and audiovisual systems, ensuring optimal performance and integration for business-critical en...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative software systems that integrate scientific workflows with supercomputing environments. Collaborate on high-performance computing solutions and drive impactful...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$280K - $425K *

Contribute to our Platform team's success by leading engineering initiatives, shaping technical direction, and enhancing product capabilities for seamless customer experience in simulation technology...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead initiatives in optimizing IBM z/OS mainframe performance, ensuring reliable operations and innovative solutions through collaboration with cross-functional teams and ongoing mentorship of staff...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead optimization efforts for mainframe performance, ensuring system reliability and efficiency across key applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively address issues, enhance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive optimization and support for the IBM z/OS mainframe environment, focusing on performance metrics, resource balancing, and cross-team collaboration to enhance infrastructure capabilities and clie...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $111K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role designing scalable, data-driven marketing solutions in Salesforce Marketing Cloud. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer engagement through personaliz...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Engage in pioneering software development that shapes the future of human-computer interaction. Join a small, elite engineering team to tackle complex challenges and create impactful solutions within...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Transform the core platform architecture by leading development efforts that enable scalable systems. Collaborate across teams to build resilient infrastructure, optimize performance, and equip engine...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.