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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$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming engineering practices, fostering innovation, and driving high-performance teams in cloud infrastructure and DevSecOps while aligning technology strategies with business...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $115K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team where you'll enhance applications using Angular and Java. Bring your problem-solving skills and collaborate to deliver impactful solutions in an Agile env...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in cloud migration by developing strategies and architectures that ensure effective, secure, and efficient transitions to cloud environments while collaborating with stakeholders to op...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $161K *

Lead the charge in driving product vision and strategy while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful enterprise solutions that exceed customer expectations and align with busine...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $223K *

Lead and manage enterprise integration engagements, providing strategic guidance across complex technical projects while mentoring junior team members. Enhance client relationships and architect solut...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $245K *

Lead the charge in transforming API and event streaming platforms to empower squads with self-service tools, driving strategic evolution at scale while pioneering innovations for an AI-driven future...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $245K *

Join a team that's pioneering the future of platform engineering by leading transformation initiatives and building robust API and event streaming capabilities. Empower squads with self-service tools...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform the operational health and governance of enterprise Application Platforms. Monitor performance, manage capacity, and ensure secure and efficient service delivery while collaborating with cro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $135K *

Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and implement cloud solutions using AWS and infrastructure as code. Leverage your programming skills in Python or Go within a Linux environment to solve compl...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $231K *

Champion the evolution of our Developer Platform by enhancing CI/CD systems, implementing AI-driven workflows, and collaborating across teams to streamline software delivery and empower developers...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Drive innovation as a technical leader in Developer Experience, enhancing engineering productivity through tooling and frameworks. Collaborate with diverse teams to streamline workflows and empower de...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Serve as the technical backbone for onboarding new hosts, ensuring seamless migrations and integrations while transforming complex tech into clear, supportive experiences...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $190K *

Accelerate the evolution of build and release processes by defining CI/CD standards and practices, ensuring high-velocity delivery through consistent tooling and operational guardrails across multiple...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovative enterprise software solutions by defining, designing, and deploying applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance existing systems, integrate new technologies, and implement solutio...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $184K *

Champion a team driving platform engineering excellence, ensuring robust AI-native practices and efficient delivery. You'll manage projects, coach engineers, and elevate architectural standards to emp...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Engineer robust data platforms by developing best practices to enhance database performance and availability, ensuring responsive environments through effective installation, management, and tuning of...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

Drive innovation in web application development, creating intuitive interfaces that enhance customer engagement with EC2 pricing systems while supporting internal enterprise workflows at a global scal...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$320K - $405K *

Lead the evolution of scalable Kubernetes infrastructure to support large-scale AI training and deployment, ensuring reliability and performance for state-of-the-art models across diverse environments...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

Join a leading Kubernetes Platform team to build and operate scalable control planes, enhancing cluster services and scheduling for frontier AI models across vast accelerator fleets while ensuring hig...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$320K - $405K *

Join our Kubernetes Platform team to help scale and enhance critical control plane services, ensuring robustness and availability for frontier AI workloads across massive clusters. Your expertise will...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Engineer powerful tools and infrastructure that enhance test execution efficiency, supporting Apple’s internal teams. Drive innovation in test scheduling and orchestration while fostering a collaborat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$224K - $315K *

The Staff Software Engineer will join the Time Platform team at Rippling, focusing on building scalable and reliable backend systems for workforce management products. This role involves architectural...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $150K *

Explore your potential as you lead the charge in defining and delivering innovative agentic AI products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform high-impact use cases into robust solution...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $222K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative cloud solutions and technical strategies that empower businesses. Collaborate with sales teams and customers to implement effective architectures, engage in tech...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Elevate your career as you architect and modernize advanced cloud infrastructure, creating a self-service platform that fosters AI-driven development and automates processes to empower legacy teams in...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.