TN Visa Platform Architect Jobs
Platform Architect roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category, covering systems design, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise architecture. Canadian citizens can apply at the border without a cap; Mexican citizens need consular processing. Employers file no lottery petition, making sponsorship faster than H-1B.
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- 8+ years of experience in Architecting robust, scalable, and cost-effective AWS environments, including networking (VPN/Direct Connect) and security.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience to develop Terraform or AWS CloudFormation templates to automate infrastructure deployment and management.
- Successfully drive minimum 2 migration projects from on premises to AWS and update legacy systems to containerized (EKS/ECS) or serverless architectures.
- Hands on experience in Implement security guardrails (IAM, KMS, Security Hub) and ensure compliance with frameworks like ITAR or PCI DSS.
- Have experience in building "golden paths" and self-service workflows for engineering teams to accelerate development.
- Ability to partner with development, security, and operations teams to establish best practices (Well-Architected Framework).
- Experience leading technical design, defining standards, and mentoring junior engineers.
- Experience working in regulated environments and implementing controls to meet ITAR, EAR and applicable export/IT compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of network security, encryption, and compliance controls.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; experience producing architecture diagrams, runbooks and compliance artifacts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, GCP Professional Cloud Architect, HashiCorp Terraform Associate.
- Experience with cloud governance frameworks (landing zone design, Control Tower, Azure Landing Zones, Anthos).
Roles & Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and deliver cloud solutions across AWS, Azure and GCP, selecting the right provider and services for business needs.
- Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform and/or CloudFormation; build, review and maintain reusable modules, blueprints and automation.
- Design, deploy and operate container platforms using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS/AKS/GKE or self managed), including CI/CD integration for secure software delivery.
- Define and implement networking architectures (VPCs/VNets, transit/peering, hybrid connectivity, routing, firewalls), private connectivity and multi region topologies.
- Own security architecture and hardening: network security, host/container security, secrets management, encryption, vulnerability management and runtime protection.
- Architect identity and access management: RBAC, IAM policies, federation (SAML/OIDC), least privilege models, service accounts and workload identity.
- Lead cost optimization: right sizing compute and storage, reserved instances/savings plans, autoscaling, and governance approaches to cloud spend.
- Define multi cloud and hybrid design patterns, platform services and interoperability strategies (service mesh, API gateways, cross cloud networking).
- Implement monitoring, logging and observability (metrics, traces, logs) and SRE practices for availability, scalability and incident response.
- Translate regulatory and compliance requirements (ITAR, EAR, export controls, data residency) into platform controls, policies and audit evidence.
- Create architecture diagrams, runbooks, design docs and platform standards; mentor engineers and evangelize best practices.
- Collaborate with Security and Compliance teams to support audits, remediation, and certification efforts.
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
- Excellent problem solving, communications, interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Exceptional presentation, visualization, and analysis skills.
- Ability to understand and comprehend complex environments and systems.
- Inquisitive by nature and keen to figure out how things work.
Base Salary Range: $140,000 to $150,000 Per Annum
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
- Discretionary Annual Incentive.
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
- Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
- Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
- Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
- Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
- Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Platform Architect
Job Id
407083
Desired Skills
Microsoft Platform Architecture
Salary Range
$140,000-$150,000
Qualifications
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- 8+ years of experience in Architecting robust, scalable, and cost-effective AWS environments, including networking (VPN/Direct Connect) and security.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience to develop Terraform or AWS CloudFormation templates to automate infrastructure deployment and management.
- Successfully drive minimum 2 migration projects from on premises to AWS and update legacy systems to containerized (EKS/ECS) or serverless architectures.
- Hands on experience in Implement security guardrails (IAM, KMS, Security Hub) and ensure compliance with frameworks like ITAR or PCI DSS.
- Have experience in building "golden paths" and self-service workflows for engineering teams to accelerate development.
- Ability to partner with development, security, and operations teams to establish best practices (Well-Architected Framework).
- Experience leading technical design, defining standards, and mentoring junior engineers.
- Experience working in regulated environments and implementing controls to meet ITAR, EAR and applicable export/IT compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of network security, encryption, and compliance controls.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; experience producing architecture diagrams, runbooks and compliance artifacts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, GCP Professional Cloud Architect, HashiCorp Terraform Associate.
- Experience with cloud governance frameworks (landing zone design, Control Tower, Azure Landing Zones, Anthos).
Roles & Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and deliver cloud solutions across AWS, Azure and GCP, selecting the right provider and services for business needs.
- Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform and/or CloudFormation; build, review and maintain reusable modules, blueprints and automation.
- Design, deploy and operate container platforms using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS/AKS/GKE or self managed), including CI/CD integration for secure software delivery.
- Define and implement networking architectures (VPCs/VNets, transit/peering, hybrid connectivity, routing, firewalls), private connectivity and multi region topologies.
- Own security architecture and hardening: network security, host/container security, secrets management, encryption, vulnerability management and runtime protection.
- Architect identity and access management: RBAC, IAM policies, federation (SAML/OIDC), least privilege models, service accounts and workload identity.
- Lead cost optimization: right sizing compute and storage, reserved instances/savings plans, autoscaling, and governance approaches to cloud spend.
- Define multi cloud and hybrid design patterns, platform services and interoperability strategies (service mesh, API gateways, cross cloud networking).
- Implement monitoring, logging and observability (metrics, traces, logs) and SRE practices for availability, scalability and incident response.
- Translate regulatory and compliance requirements (ITAR, EAR, export controls, data residency) into platform controls, policies and audit evidence.
- Create architecture diagrams, runbooks, design docs and platform standards; mentor engineers and evangelize best practices.
- Collaborate with Security and Compliance teams to support audits, remediation, and certification efforts.
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
- Excellent problem solving, communications, interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Exceptional presentation, visualization, and analysis skills.
- Ability to understand and comprehend complex environments and systems.
- Inquisitive by nature and keen to figure out how things work.
Base Salary Range: $140,000 to $150,000 Per Annum
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
- Discretionary Annual Incentive.
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
- Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
- Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
- Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
- Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
- Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Platform Architect
Job Id
407083
Desired Skills
Microsoft Platform Architecture
Salary Range
$140,000-$150,000
Qualifications
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Platform Architect
Map your credentials to Computer Systems Analyst
TN visa approval for Platform Architect roles hinges on fitting the Computer Systems Analyst category. Document how your degree and work history directly support systems design and infrastructure planning, not just general IT management, before you apply.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Search employer visa filing records to find companies experienced with work visa sponsorship for technical roles. Employers familiar with visa sponsorship processes tend to move faster and are less likely to delay your offer over unfamiliar requirements.
Get your job offer letter written precisely
CBP officers evaluate your TN eligibility at the port of entry based largely on the offer letter. It must specify your title, describe duties that map to systems analysis and architecture, and confirm the role requires a relevant bachelor's degree or higher.
Use Migrate Mate to surface sponsoring employers
Finding Platform Architect roles where the employer understands TN sponsorship takes more than a keyword search. Migrate Mate filters jobs by TN visa sponsorship history so you spend time applying to roles where your status won't stall the process.
Clarify your status before switching employers
Your TN authorization is tied to a specific employer. If you accept a new Platform Architect role, your new employer must be named in a fresh TN approval before you start work. Don't assume your existing status carries over.
Prepare for consular processing if you hold Mexican citizenship
Mexican nationals cannot use the port-of-entry process available to Canadians. You'll need to schedule a consular interview and submit the DS-160 in advance. Build at least four to six weeks of lead time into your start date negotiation with the employer.
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Find Platform Architect JobsPlatform Architect TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Platform Architect role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, if the role centers on designing, planning, or analyzing computer systems and infrastructure. The TN visa covers the Computer Systems Analyst category under USMCA, and Platform Architect duties typically align with that definition. The job offer letter must describe your responsibilities in terms of systems analysis and design, not general management or sales, to satisfy CBP or consular review.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Platform Architects compare to H-1B?
TN visa sponsorship is faster and more predictable for Platform Architect roles. There is no lottery, no annual cap for Canadian citizens, and no multi-month USCIS adjudication. Canadian applicants can receive approval at a port of entry the same day. H-1B requires lottery selection, a formal petition process, and a wait until October 1 to begin work, which makes TN a stronger option for most qualified candidates.
What documents does your employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer needs to provide a detailed offer letter that states your job title, describes your duties in systems analysis and architecture terms, confirms you hold a qualifying degree, specifies your salary and employment period, and declares the position is not intended to be permanent. USCIS guidance outlines the substantive requirements for this letter, and CBP officers assess eligibility based on it at the border.
Where can I find Platform Architect jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to help Canadian and Mexican professionals find roles where employers already understand and support TN visa sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general job listings and guessing at sponsorship willingness, you can search roles that are matched to TN-eligible categories like Computer Systems Analyst so your application targets the right opportunities from the start.
Can you hold a Platform Architect TN visa while pursuing permanent residency?
TN status does not allow dual intent, meaning you cannot simultaneously hold a TN visa and file for an immigrant visa or green card based on employment. If you or your employer begin the permanent residency process, you may need to transition to a visa category that permits dual intent, such as H-1B. Canadian and Mexican Platform Architects planning long-term U.S. residency should discuss this transition with a qualified immigration attorney early.
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