Platform Architect

Job Description:

Job Summary
We are seeking a talented Platform Architect to join our Platform Engineering team. You will play a pivotal role in transforming our monolithic applications into modern, microservices-based architecture. Your expertise will be instrumental in building robust frameworks, enabling efficient CI/CD pipelines, and creating a streamlined service catalog. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinker with a deep understanding of modern software practices and a passion for enabling development teams through advanced platforms and tools.

Roles & Responsibilities
Platform Modernization: Lead the decomposition of monolithic systems into microservices and cloud-native architectures on AWS. Ensure scalability, reliability, and security in line with best practices.
Framework & IaC Development: Design and maintain frameworks to support robust CI/CD pipelines. Lead the adoption of Terraform and AWS CloudFormation to provision and manage infrastructure as code.
Service Mesh and Observability : Lead implementation of API gateways, service mesh architectures, and observability tools to manage distributed systems.
Golden Pipeline Strategy: Define, implement, and champion standardized pipelines across teams to ensure security, reliability, compliance, and consistency in software delivery.
Metrics : Establish and track DORA metrics (Deployment Frequency, Lead Time, Change Failure Rate, and MTTR) to measure DevOps performance and drive improvements in delivery velocity, stability, and team autonomy.
DevOps Maturity Framework: Design and implement a DevOps Maturity Model to assess current state, define target maturity levels, and drive adoption of best practices across CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and release governance.
Service Cataloging: Develop a comprehensive service catalog that provides clear visibility and documentation of all services within the organization.
Database : Provide architectural guidance on Oracle, SQL and NoSQL database usage across services, ensuring consistency, reliability, and scalability
Developer Platform: Create an internal developer platform, leveraging tools like Backstage, to empower developers with self-service capabilities and streamline their workflows.
Technical Leadership: Mentor teams, set technical standards, and advocate for best practices in DevOps, security, and platform engineering. Collaborate across engineering, security, and operations.

Must have Skills
Minimum 16+ years of experience in software development, DevOps and AWS cloud Infrastructure
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or similar
Deep expertise in microservices architecture and distributed systems
Strong hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, etc.)
Proficient in Terraform and CloudFormation
Solid understanding of IaaS, networking, IAM, and cloud security practices
Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines)
Strong programming background in Java, Python, or Go
Experience working with Oracle, Aurora, SQL, and NoSQL databases
Strong understanding of API gateway, service mesh, and cloud-native observability tools (Dynatrace is a plus)
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Good-to-have Skills
Experience with platform engineering tools like Backstage, Harness, etc.
Knowledge of event-driven architectures and messaging systems.
Experience with serverless computing and functions-as-a-service platforms.
Contributions to open-source projects.
A passion for staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering/Computer Science OR equivalent degree.

NextGen Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Experience Level

Senior Level