Job Title : Senior Platform Architect (Consulting, Pre-Sales & Delivery)
Duration : 12 Months (with possible extension)
Location : : on-site in Pleasanton, CA- 94588
Experience Level : 15 years
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Platform Architect with a strong background in platform engineering, API productization, and automation-driven architectures. This role blends consulting, pre-sales strategy, and solution delivery, helping clients define, implement, and scale their platform initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in multi-tenant platform design, API gateways, cloud-native architectures, and automation-first principles. They will also play a key role in guiding clients through platform adoption, defining technical roadmaps, and ensuring successful implementation.
Key responsibilities
Consulting & Pre-Sales Strategy :
- Engage with clients to understand business challenges and recommend platform solutions that enhance developer experience and operational efficiency.
- Lead technical discovery sessions, architecture workshops, and proof-of-concept (PoC) engagements to validate platform strategies.
- Partner with sales, engineering, and product teams to define technical roadmaps and articulate the value proposition of platform engineering initiatives.
- Act as a trusted advisor to C-level executives and technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment between business goals and technology strategy.
Platform Engineering & API Strategy :
Design, develop, and productize APIs for external reuse and revenue generation, ensuring scalability and governance.Architect multi-tenant, API-first platforms with a strong focus on elasticity, cost optimization, and automation.Implement and manage API gateways and service mesh technologies, ensuring security, performance, and observability.Establish best practices for API lifecycle management, versioning, security enforcement, and governance frameworks.Define developer enablement strategies, ensuring engineering teams can leverage self-service platform capabilities.Delivery & Implementation :
Drive the successful implementation of cloud-native platforms, automation pipelines, and API management solutions.Lead technical delivery teams, providing architecture oversight and ensuring adherence to best practices.Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC), GitOps, and AI Ops to streamline deployments and security enforcement.Define and monitor KPIs for platform adoption, performance, and cost efficiency, making data-driven recommendations for optimization.Oversee end-to-end platform modernization and migration initiatives, ensuring seamless integration with existing enterprise systems.Core Competencies & Required ExperienceTechnical Expertise (Must-Have) :
10 years of experience in platform engineering, cloud architecture, and API productization.Experience in healthcare highly prioritizedDeep expertise with API gateways such as Apigee, Kong, API Gateway, or Istio.Strong understanding of multi-tenant platform architecture, distributed systems, and cloud-native development.Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Serverless architectures, and Microservices.Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), GitOps, and CI / CD automation using Terraform, Helm, ArgoCD, or FluxCD.Strong background in API security, including OAuth2, OIDC, JWT, and zero-trust architectures.Experience with AI Ops, observability, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, or ELK stack.Deep knowledge of DevOps, platform automation, and compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA, etc.).Consulting & Leadership SkillsProven ability to engage with clients, translate business needs into technical solutions, and drive decision-making.Strong background in pre-sales engineering, technical demonstrations, and stakeholder engagement.Experience leading platform modernization and cloud transformation projects for enterprise clients.Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and compelling manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.Hands-on experience in technical delivery, ensuring successful deployment and adoption of platform solutions.Preferred Qualifications :
Experience with FinOps and Cloud Cost Optimization.Familiarity with Service Mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd) and API observability.Exposure to AI-driven automation for platform operations.Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities related to platform engineering.
