> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1996331-principal-architect-platform-architecture-freewheel](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1996331-principal-architect-platform-architecture-freewheel). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Principal Architect, Platform Architecture - FreeWheel

- **Company:** Comcast
- **Location:** Englewood, CO, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Automation of Marketing, NoSQL, OAuth, OpenID, Software Architecture, Data Streaming, Tokenization, Autoscaling, Istio, Multi-Cloud, Technical Debt, Kubernetes, Low Latency, Apache Kafka, Grpc, Api Management, Microservices
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/principal-architect-platform-architecture-freewheel-englewood-co-usa-58851640

## About the Role

stack forums and cross-functional reviews; drive ADRs and migration plans * Balance near-term delivery with long-term modernization (domain boundaries, event-driven patterns, data mesh) * Model pragmatism to unblock delivery and document reusable patterns * Contribute to operational excellence (availability, latency, quality, resilience, security, cost) tied to SLAs/SLOs * Mentor architects and engineers to evolve EA practices and artifacts * Keep abreast of emerging solutions, systems, applications and tech stacks * Promote inclusion and diversity Tasks * 10+ years in software architecture/engineering * 5+ years leading distributed, high-scale, low-latency systems (Go/Java/Scala, gRPC/REST, Kafka/Pub-Sub, columnar/NoSQL) * Designed or led architectures for ad serving and SSP platforms (premium video/CTV) including unified decisioning, mediation, forecasting, and yield protections * Knowledge of header bidding, deal types (OpenRTB, PMP, curated deals), SPO, and auction transparency * aaaD
_ or integrated with DSP workflows (planning, activation, bidding, pacing/optimization, frequency management, brand safety, measurement) * Understanding of identity & addressability (first-party graphs, UID2/PPID, clean rooms) and ID interoperability for targeting/measurement (preferably in CTV) * Architected privacy-centric audience and measurement capabilities (data onboarding, audience building/forecasting, reach/frequency, outcomes) * Kubernetes (multi-cluster/multi-region), service mesh, autoscaling, observability (OpenTelemetry), resilience; multi-cloud experience a plus * Security and privacy patterns (OAuth/OIDC, tokenization, encryption, secrets, least-privilege, auditability) and API management/security * Proven track record turning ambiguous business needs into roadmaps and execution plans; strong senior stakeholder communication * Bonus: live events/SSAIl/programmatic for live sports/news, curated supply strategies; AI/ML and analytics familiarity * Bachelor's degree; aaaaa
aa5_ relevant experience Key requirements *

## Description

Experteer Overview As an Enterprise Architect in FreeWheel's Enterprise Architecture team, you translate business goals and client needs into scalable, cloud-native designs. You will guide product and technology leadership with blueprints, roadmaps, and reference architectures to accelerate innovation while ensuring performance, security, and cost efficiency. You'll work across SSP/ad server, DSP, identity, measurement, and revenue science platforms to drive value and reduce technical debt. This is a strategic role shaping our technology portfolio. Compensation / Benefits * Serve as the architecture interface between Product and Engineering for end-to-end designs across Streaming Hub, Programmatic Demand, Audience/Identity, Measurement, and Revenue Science platforms * Create Solution Blueprints, Reference Architectures, and ADRs balancing speed and maintainability * Guide Product-aligned Architecture Roadmaps to deliver business value and reduce tech debt * Provide hands-on design leadership for cloud-native systems (Kubernetes, microservices, data/control planes) with focus on reliability, observability, security, and cost control * Define standards for data contracts, identity, consent, measurement, and interoperability across buy- and sell-side workflows * Identify and lead strategic initiatives to grow technical capability and improve software quality and velocity * Establish practices to ensure seamless interaction of software and systems across teams * Advise on build/buy/extend/deprecate decisions; facilitate architecture reviews; de-risk delivery with PoCs and reference implementations * Support architecture grounding principles to keep designs stable, secure, scalable, reusable, and operable * Review Solution Designs from internal and 3rd party sources * Apply innovative ideas within business and technology constraints and promote diversity and innovation * Develop cloud governance, tech stack selection, capability development and deprecation guidelines * Lead design forums and cross-functional reviews; drive ADRs and migration plans * Balance near-term delivery with long-term modernization (domain boundaries, event-driven patterns, data mesh) * Model pragmatism to unblock delivery and document reusable patterns * Contribute to operational excellence (availability, latency, quality, resilience, security, cost) tied to SLAs/SLOs * Mentor architects and engineers to evolve EA practices and artifacts * Keep abreast of emerging solutions, systems, applications and tech stacks * Promote inclusion and diversity Tasks * 10+ years in software architecture/engineering * 5+ years leading distributed, high-scale, low-latency systems (Go/Java/Scala, gRPC/REST, Kafka/Pub-Sub, columnar/NoSQL) * Designed or led architectures for ad serving and SSP platforms (premium video/CTV) including unified decisioning, mediation, forecasting, and yield protections * Knowledge of header bidding, deal types (OpenRTB, PMP, curated deals), SPO, and auction transparency * Built or integrated with DSP workflows (planning, activation, bidding, pacing/optimization, frequency management, brand safety, measurement) * Understanding of identity & addressability (first-party graphs, UID2/PPID, clean rooms) and ID interoperability for targeting/measurement (preferably in CTV) * Architected privacy-centric audience and measurement capabilities (data onboarding, audience building/forecasting, reach/frequency, outcomes) * Kubernetes (multi-cluster/multi-region), service mesh, autoscaling, observability (OpenTelemetry), resilience; multi-cloud experience a plus * Security and privacy patterns (OAuth/OIDC, tokenization, encryption, secrets, least-privilege, auditability) and API management/security * Proven track record turning ambiguous business needs into roadmaps and execution plans; strong senior stakeholder communication * Bonus: live events/SSAIl/programmatic for live sports/news, curated supply strategies; AI/ML and analytics familiarity * Bachelor's degree; extensive relevant experience Key requirements *


## Related Videos

- [Exploring the Power of gRPC-Gateway for Writing RESTful Services](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2072-exploring-the-power-of-grpc-gateway-for-writing-restful-services)
- [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis)
- [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect)
- [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix)
- [Boosting OpenSearch Performance: gRPC Search in Action](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1964-boosting-opensearch-performance-grpc-search-in-action)
- [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies)

## Related Articles

- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)
- [Why Event-Driven Architecture Isn’t About Speed (and When You Actually Need It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/745-why-event-driven-architecture-isn-t-about-speed-and-when-you-actually-need-it)
- [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)
- [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)
- [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event)