Sr. Staff Platform Architect (AWS)

TL;DR

Sr. Staff Platform Architect (AWS): Spearheading the development of a next-generation Internal Developer Platform (IDP) and Event Mesh with an accent on automation, security, and AI-first workflows. Focus on building a highly governed, self-service infrastructure on AWS using EKS, MSK, and Everything-as-Code (EaC) to enable rapid onboarding for legacy development teams.

Location: Must be based in the US (Remote)

Company

hirify.global is a leading data partner that empowers enterprises to transform complex data into actionable insights through open-source innovation.

What you will do

• Architect and deploy a secure, multi-tenant AWS foundation using EKS and MSK.
• Build a paved road for developers using GitOps pipelines and Terraform.
• Implement automated security and architectural governance via Policy-as-Code.
• Enforce strict data governance and canonical data contracts across the enterprise.
• Integrate LLM API gateways to assist teams with infrastructure code generation and architectural reviews.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the US (no immigration sponsorship available).
• 8+ years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure, SRE, or Platform Engineering.
• Deep expertise in AWS, specifically EKS and MSK or enterprise Apache Kafka.
• Advanced proficiency in Terraform and GitOps methodologies like ArgoCD or Flux.
• Strong understanding of event-driven architectures, schema registries, and distributed tracing.
• Experience writing and enforcing Policy-as-Code using OPA, Checkov, or Kyverno.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation packages.
• Flexible work-from-home policy and generous PTO.
• Support for work-life balance with dedicated Unplugged Days.
• Access to mental and physical wellness programs.
• Continued career development opportunities and paid volunteer time.