Platform Architect

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Platform Architect to design and evolve the infrastructure that supports application deployments across public cloud environments and an internally managed Kubernetes platform. This person will define deployment patterns, work closely with development teams, and help applications run reliably and securely at scale. The role calls for hands-on Kubernetes expertise, service mesh experience, and a strong understanding of cloud-native architecture.

Core Responsibilities Design application deployment architectures for public cloud platforms, with a preference for GCP and AWSArchitect and support deployments on an internally managed Kubernetes platform using native Kubernetes objects, CRDs, operators, and controllersConfigure Istio for traffic management, security, and observabilityEstablish standards for containerization, orchestration, and cloud-native application designPartner with development teams on deployment pipelines and infrastructure patternsBuild and maintain Datadog dashboards, alerts, and APM instrumentationEvaluate cloud services and platform tools for reliability, scalability, and costWork with security, networking, and operations teams on deployment requirementsTroubleshoot complex issues across public cloud and internally managed Kubernetes environmentsMaintain architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and operational runbooksGuide engineering teams on Kubernetes, Istio, and cloud-native practices
Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experienceExperience designing application deployments on public cloud platforms, preferably GCP or AWSDeep hands-on knowledge of native Kubernetes APIs, cluster architecture, workloads, networking, CRDs, operators, controllers, and troubleshootingExperience with Istio or a comparable service mesh, including traffic routing, mTLS, resiliency, and observabilityExperience with Datadog or a comparable monitoring platformKnowledge of Docker, CI/CD pipelines, distributed systems, high availability, and disaster recoveryStrong troubleshooting and communication skills
Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves) Java and Spring Boot application developmentRESTful API design and developmentTerraform or HelmGitOps practices and tools such as ArgoCD or FluxGCP Professional Cloud Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or a comparable certification
Key Competencies & BehaviorsPlatform architectureTechnical troubleshootingCross-functional communicationEngineering mentorshipDocumentation and design standards
Work EnvironmentLocation: St. Louis, MOHybrid
Compensation & BenefitsPay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $56.00 and $80.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance PlansEmployee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)401K offered  

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