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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$345K - $399K *

Help us design and build scalable backend services for high-impact projects that empower game creators and enhance user content experiences within a robust ecosystem of tools and APIs...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $125K *

Develop and deploy secure, scalable intranet solutions, collaborating with UX, IT, and cybersecurity teams to facilitate agency-wide transformation and ensure compliance with Federal security requirem...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $203K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cloud infrastructure. As a Google Edge Lead, you'll architect solutions on GCP, leveraging advanced technologies to optimize performance while ensuring securit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Take ownership of platform performance by troubleshooting issues, supporting internal users, and coordinating cross-team efforts to optimize digital marketing solutions and enhance the user experience...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in architecting and scaling enterprise AI/MCP Server solutions that enhance multi-agent workflows, ensuring seamless integration, high performance, and reliability across diverse syste...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $225K *

Optimize core platform services for enterprise-scale public cloud environments. Collaborate closely with application teams and security stakeholders to implement robust, automated, and secure systems...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $210K *

Unlock the potential of our testing infrastructure by owning the CI/CD pipelines and enhancing performance profiling. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation in regression testing and automation...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $210K *

Optimize our critical hardware regression testing and CI/CD infrastructure, leading multiple teams in performance profiling while developing robust applications and maintaining Kubernetes environments...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $210K *

Transform our critical hardware regression testing infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines while collaborating with multiple development teams to enhance product performance and reliability through effecti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $237K *

Drive the future of insurance tech by architecting scalable systems that innovate underwriting and administration, leveraging AI for evolution in a greenfield environment with focus on complex policy...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $145K *

Join us to architect innovative digital solutions, influencing product and platform strategies. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technology alignment and drive scalable changes...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $205K *

Help us architect and scale platform systems that empower developers to build faster, reliable applications. Collaborate on design, improve performance, and drive innovation in a dynamic, agile enviro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$173K - $230K *

Lead and execute the strategy for Product Runtime within Platform Engineering. Oversee critical infrastructure, develop high-performing teams, and ensure operational excellence for mission-critical se...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $276K *

Transform the product runtime function, leading high-performing teams to deliver secure, scalable platform services. Drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure operational excellence while managi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Develop and maintain embedded software for advanced projection systems, enabling high-performance laser illumination control. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize software for reliabi...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Champion the modernization and scalability of application infrastructure, leading development efforts while ensuring reliable, resilient systems ready for growth. Collaborate with teams to design inno...

St. John's, NLIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading modernization efforts in application infrastructure, ensuring robust and scalable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape reliable platforms that sup...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $244K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud technology, defining enterprise architecture that enhances scalability and operational performance while collaborating with internal teams and clients acr...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $273K *

Elevate the future of AI by engineering robust systems that enhance agentic security, trust, and performance. Collaborate with a dynamic team to build scalable solutions that impact millions through i...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $273K *

Join a dynamic team driving AI innovation, enhancing security, and building trust in AI agents for better customer experiences, ensuring quality and performance across our platforms for global user im...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of innovative business system platforms while optimizing cloud infrastructures and promoting DevOps best practices for enhanced reliability and ef...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join our dynamic Enterprise Technology Development Team to enhance, optimize, and maintain business system platforms. Engage in cloud infrastructure management, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $176K *

Empower innovation by designing and operating critical services that enhance platform functionality and security. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance in a cut...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $192K *

Shape the future of analytical solutions by designing and operating core platform services in a dynamic environment, ensuring high-quality standards and mentoring others while collaborating closely wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $153K *

Engage in the design and implementation of core platform services that drive operational excellence across product squads within a cutting-edge data and software solutions firm, impacting the private...

2 weeks ago

  •   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.