Senior Platform Architect (Cloud)

TL;DR

Senior Platform Architect (Cloud): Defining and evolving the architecture of a large federal enterprise cloud platform with an accent on scalability, interoperability, and security. Focus on aligning system architecture with government standards, leading technical strategy, and mentoring engineering teams within a mission-critical environment.

Location: Must be based in the United States (Remote)

Salary: $185,000–$205,000

Company

A technology company empowering organizations to deliver scalable, impactful digital services for the public sector.

What you will do

• Define, maintain, and govern the architecture of a large federal enterprise cloud platform.
• Oversee system design, integration patterns, and architectural standards.
• Evaluate and recommend architectural approaches supporting scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Coordinate architecture reviews for new capabilities and major platform changes.
• Align system architecture with government enterprise architecture policies and security frameworks.
• Provide strategic architectural guidance and mentorship to architects and engineers.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Public Trust / suitability determination.
• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing and governing architecture for complex enterprise platforms in a SAFe environment.
• Experience supporting Federal Government programs and enterprise-scale applications in cloud-based or hybrid environments.
• Expertise in modern system architecture practices, including microservices, containerized environments, and cloud-native platforms.
• Experience leading large teams and understanding the interactions between people, systems, and processes.

Nice to have

• Prior experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Experience aligning architecture with Federal enterprise architecture standards and security frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, zero-trust).
• Experience with AWS and Kubernetes-based (Amazon EKS) cloud-native architectures.
• Relevant architecture or cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, TOGAF).

Culture & Benefits

• Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• 401K with employer match.
• Paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Culture built for remote work, fostering flexibility and collaboration.