Senior Level Platform Architect Jobs
Senior level platform architect jobs place experienced engineers in charge of foundational infrastructure decisions, cross-functional technical alignment, and the outcomes of the teams building on top of what they design. Openings are concentrated across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Insurance, with employers like Apple, Oscar Management Corporation, and Troon hiring at this level now.
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Role: Principal Azure Platform & Cloud Operations Architect (AKS / Networking / Automation)
Mode of Work: NYC, NY
Reports to: Director, Cloud Operations
Opportunity Overview
We are looking for a hands-on Principal Azure Platform & Cloud Operations Architect to assess and improve how we run critical production systems on Azure. You will evaluate our current Cloud Operations processes and platform architecture, identify automation and improvement opportunities, implement stronger operational patterns, and act as the escalation SME when the team hits technical roadblocks—especially across AKS, networking, and deployments.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and Improve Cloud Operations Processes: Review current operational workflows (provisioning, deployments, incident response, change management) and implement process corrections, automation opportunities, and operational guardrails to reduce manual effort and improve reliability.
- Own AKS Platform Architecture and Operations: Lead the design and operational maturity of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments, including cluster topology, node pools, upgrades, scaling, resiliency patterns, ingress/egress, workload identity, secrets, and runtime security.
- Lead Azure Networking Architecture and Troubleshooting: Provide deep expertise in Azure networking and connectivity patterns (VNET design, routing/UDRs, NSGs, DNS, private endpoints, firewalls, load balancers, gateways, and secure egress/ingress) and troubleshoot complex network and performance issues impacting production systems.
- Deliver Hands-on Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design and implement IaC using Terraform with reusable modules, clear lifecycle management, environment consistency, and safe change practices.
- Advance GitOps and Deployment Standardization: Strengthen deployment maturity using Argo CD and Helm, improving repeatability, release confidence, environment promotion, and rollback strategies.
- Improve CI/CD and Release Automation: Enhance CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / Jenkins / GitHub Actions) to implement quality gates, validation, security scanning, and automated delivery patterns to production.
- Implement Observability and Operational Readiness: Improve monitoring, logging, alerting, and dashboards using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to create actionable signals and reduce noise; promote production readiness practices (runbooks, readiness reviews, operational checklists).
- Provide L3/L4 Escalation and Incident Leadership: Act as the technical escalation point for high-severity incidents, guiding triage and recovery, leading root cause analysis, and ensuring corrective/preventive actions are implemented through automation and platform improvements.
- Coach and Unblock the Cloud Operations Team: Mentor engineers and provide hands-on guidance during complex technical challenges, raising overall capability and establishing consistent engineering standards.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Engineering, SRE, Security, and Delivery teams to align operational patterns, platform guardrails, and production readiness across services and environments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in cloud platform engineering, DevOps/SRE, or cloud operations, with ownership of production-grade systems.
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure, particularly Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and deep experience running Kubernetes in production (upgrades, scaling, failure modes, troubleshooting).
- Deep expertise in Azure networking and secure connectivity patterns, with the ability to diagnose complex multi-layer issues across AKS + network + application boundaries.
- Proven hands-on experience implementing IaC with Terraform (modules, state strategy, environment consistency, safe rollout practices).
- Strong experience with GitOps and deployment tooling, including Argo CD and Helm, and a strong understanding of release strategies and operational controls.
- Proficiency managing CI/CD pipelines and automation (Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and improving deployment reliability through automated checks and gates.
- Hands-on experience with Azure observability tooling (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights) to improve service health visibility and incident response effectiveness.
- Proficiency in scripting/automation with Python and/or Bash/PowerShell to build operational tooling and reduce repetitive manual work.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to operate calmly under pressure and guide teams through critical production incidents.
Nice to Have
- Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
Role: Principal Azure Platform & Cloud Operations Architect (AKS / Networking / Automation)
Mode of Work: NYC, NY
Reports to: Director, Cloud Operations
Opportunity Overview
We are looking for a hands-on Principal Azure Platform & Cloud Operations Architect to assess and improve how we run critical production systems on Azure. You will evaluate our current Cloud Operations processes and platform architecture, identify automation and improvement opportunities, implement stronger operational patterns, and act as the escalation SME when the team hits technical roadblocks—especially across AKS, networking, and deployments.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and Improve Cloud Operations Processes: Review current operational workflows (provisioning, deployments, incident response, change management) and implement process corrections, automation opportunities, and operational guardrails to reduce manual effort and improve reliability.
- Own AKS Platform Architecture and Operations: Lead the design and operational maturity of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments, including cluster topology, node pools, upgrades, scaling, resiliency patterns, ingress/egress, workload identity, secrets, and runtime security.
- Lead Azure Networking Architecture and Troubleshooting: Provide deep expertise in Azure networking and connectivity patterns (VNET design, routing/UDRs, NSGs, DNS, private endpoints, firewalls, load balancers, gateways, and secure egress/ingress) and troubleshoot complex network and performance issues impacting production systems.
- Deliver Hands-on Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design and implement IaC using Terraform with reusable modules, clear lifecycle management, environment consistency, and safe change practices.
- Advance GitOps and Deployment Standardization: Strengthen deployment maturity using Argo CD and Helm, improving repeatability, release confidence, environment promotion, and rollback strategies.
- Improve CI/CD and Release Automation: Enhance CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / Jenkins / GitHub Actions) to implement quality gates, validation, security scanning, and automated delivery patterns to production.
- Implement Observability and Operational Readiness: Improve monitoring, logging, alerting, and dashboards using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to create actionable signals and reduce noise; promote production readiness practices (runbooks, readiness reviews, operational checklists).
- Provide L3/L4 Escalation and Incident Leadership: Act as the technical escalation point for high-severity incidents, guiding triage and recovery, leading root cause analysis, and ensuring corrective/preventive actions are implemented through automation and platform improvements.
- Coach and Unblock the Cloud Operations Team: Mentor engineers and provide hands-on guidance during complex technical challenges, raising overall capability and establishing consistent engineering standards.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Engineering, SRE, Security, and Delivery teams to align operational patterns, platform guardrails, and production readiness across services and environments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in cloud platform engineering, DevOps/SRE, or cloud operations, with ownership of production-grade systems.
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure, particularly Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and deep experience running Kubernetes in production (upgrades, scaling, failure modes, troubleshooting).
- Deep expertise in Azure networking and secure connectivity patterns, with the ability to diagnose complex multi-layer issues across AKS + network + application boundaries.
- Proven hands-on experience implementing IaC with Terraform (modules, state strategy, environment consistency, safe rollout practices).
- Strong experience with GitOps and deployment tooling, including Argo CD and Helm, and a strong understanding of release strategies and operational controls.
- Proficiency managing CI/CD pipelines and automation (Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and improving deployment reliability through automated checks and gates.
- Hands-on experience with Azure observability tooling (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights) to improve service health visibility and incident response effectiveness.
- Proficiency in scripting/automation with Python and/or Bash/PowerShell to build operational tooling and reduce repetitive manual work.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to operate calmly under pressure and guide teams through critical production incidents.
Nice to Have
- Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
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Senior Level Platform Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level platform architect job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned platform decisions end to end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have defined architectural standards, resolved cross-team dependencies, and driven adoption of platform solutions at scale will set you apart. A portfolio of systems you designed, along with evidence of mentoring other engineers, strengthens your case considerably.
Which companies hire senior level platform architects?
Companies hiring senior level platform architects right now include Apple, Oscar Management Corporation, and Troon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises modernizing legacy infrastructure, high-growth technology companies scaling their internal platforms, and consulting firms building out practice areas in cloud and developer experience.
Are there remote senior level platform architect jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid arrangements are common at this level given the strategic and collaborative nature of the work. About 50% of senior level platform architect openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting employer willingness to hire experienced architects regardless of location when the right technical depth is present.
What makes a platform architect role senior level?
Senior level platform architect roles are defined by ownership and scope. You are expected to set the technical direction for shared infrastructure, make decisions that affect multiple product teams, and ensure those decisions are documented, adopted, and maintained over time. Mentoring mid-level architects and engineers, leading design reviews, and influencing roadmap priorities are standard expectations at this stage.
Which industries hire the most senior level platform architects?
Senior Level platform architect roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they operate complex, high-availability systems where platform reliability, developer productivity, and infrastructure standardization have direct business impact.