Platform Engineering Architect

2 Months ago • 10 Years + • Software Development & Engineering • $115,000 PA - $120,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Platform Engineering & Architecture Lead will be responsible for designing, engineering, and governing a scalable, secure, and resilient platform architecture. This involves aligning the infrastructure platform catalog with organizational needs, enforcing architectural standards, designing resiliency frameworks, and collaborating with engineering teams to develop innovative solutions. The role also requires staying updated on technological trends and preparing for upcoming deliverables.
Must have:
  • 10+ years of experience as a Platform Engineering Architect
  • Experience with various platforms, compute, storage, and database technologies
  • Experience with security mechanisms and networking configurations.
Good to have:
  • Experience in designing large-scale, cloud-native platform architectures
  • Strong background in infrastructure automation and governance
  • Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams
Perks:
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work abroad
  • Paid annual leave, sick leave, and national holidays
  • Comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Higher education certification policy
  • Commuter benefits (varies by region)
  • Extensive training opportunities
  • On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees
  • Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues
  • Cutting edge projects
  • Diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture

Job Details

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a highly experienced and capable Platform Engineering & Architecture Lead to design, engineer, and govern scalable, secure, and resilient platform architecture that ensures engineering and operational excellence. We aim to support the evolving needs of the business through reusable patterns, automation, and adherence to architectural best practices.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Alpharetta, GA is $115k - $120k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and govern the infrastructure platform catalog, ensuring it aligns with organizational needs and standards.
  • Enforce architectural patterns, guidelines, and security standards across the platform.
  • Design resiliency frameworks, fault tolerance strategies, and define failure domain boundaries.
  • Collaborate with the CPS core Engineering team to develop innovative infrastructure solutions.
  • Leverage and coordinate with the SRE organization embedded within application teams to scale platform capabilities and ensure reliability.
  • Stay ahead of technological trends and prepare for upcoming impactful deliverables (more details to be shared).

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience as a Platform Engineering Architect.
  • Platform Architecture & Engineering Practices:
  • Host Platforms: Webfarm, Treadmill, MKS.
  • Compute: Virtual Machines (VMs), Containers (Docker, Kubernetes), Serverless architectures.
  • Storage: Object Storage, File Storage.
  • Databases: SQL, NoSQL, Time Series databases.
  • Messaging Systems: Kafka, MQ.
  • Observability: Logs, Metrics, Distributed Traces.
  • Security: Authentication mechanisms, Secrets management, Audit trails.
  • Networking: Ingress controllers, Service Mesh architectures, DNS configuration.

Preferred, but not required:

  • Experienced in designing large-scale, cloud-native platform architectures.
  • Strong background in infrastructure automation and governance.
  • Skilled in various compute, storage, and database technologies.
  • Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams including SRE, security, and development.
  • Passionate about continuous improvement and staying updated on emerging tech trends.

We offer:

  • A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
  • 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
  • Maternity & paternity leave plans.
  • A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • A higher education certification policy.
  • Commuter benefits (varies by region).
  • Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
  • On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
  • Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
  • Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
  • A flat and approachable organization.
  • A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.


All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About The Company

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies spanend-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in ourFinLabswe develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more.Over the last20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of14,500+,and has58offices in 21 countrieswithin key global markets.For more information on the company, please visit ourwebsiteorLinkedIncommunity.

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