Platform Engineering Architect Position Available In Fulton, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: Synechron is hiring a Platform Engineering Architect in Alpharetta, GA and New York, NY, offering a base salary of $115k - $120k/year. This role requires 10+ years of experience in platform engineering architecture. Responsibilities include infrastructure governance, security standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Preferred skills include cloud-native architecture design and infrastructure automation expertise. Synechron provides competitive compensation, benefits, and extensive training opportunities in a diverse, inclusive work culture.
Job Description
Platform Engineering Architect Platform Engineering Architect locations
Alpharetta, GA
New York, NY
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Today
job requisition id
JR1027184
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. SYNECHRON’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. Candidate Application Notice About Us 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.
