Platform Engineering System Architect / Richardson TX / Relocation Offered in Dallas

n This is a high-impact architecture position where you will define how platform, infrastructure, and application layers come together in a unified, cloud-like experience. The organization is investing heavily in building modern, scalable systems that move away from traditional infrastructure silos toward integrated, API-driven platforms. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of systems design, platform engineering, and cloud architecture, with the ability to influence long-term technical strategy while staying close to hands-on design and implementation.\n \n

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• 7+ years of experience in systems architecture, platform engineering, or infrastructure engineering within enterprise environments \n

• Strong experience designing and building large-scale distributed systems \n

• Deep understanding of compute, storage, and networking architectures across data center environments \n

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes platforms such as OpenShift, SUSE Rancher, or similar \n

• Experience working with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible \n

• Familiarity with programming or scripting such as Python or Go \n

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and platform automation \n

• Experience working with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack \n

• Strong understanding of hybrid cloud architecture patterns \n, * Experience designing or supporting private cloud platforms or internal developer platforms \n

• Knowledge of advanced networking concepts such as EVPN/VXLAN or software-defined networking \n

• Experience working with Apache ecosystem tools such as Kafka or Spark \n

• Exposure to public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP \n

• Understanding of API-driven architecture, systems, and integration patterns

Job DescriptionA globally recognized technology and manufacturing enterprise is seeking a System Architect - Platform Engineering for a full-time opportunity based onsite in Richardson, TX. This role focuses on designing and standardizing enterprise platform systems across hybrid environments, leveraging technologies such as Kubernetes (OpenShift/Rancher), Terraform, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP). You will play a critical role in shaping the architecture that supports large-scale applications across both data centers and cloud environments.