Principal Architect Platform Engineering

Job Description

Salary:

Company Overview

Arctiq is a leader in professional IT services and managed services across three core Centers of Excellence: Enterprise Security, Modern Infrastructure and Platform Engineering. Renowned for our ability to architect intelligence, we connect, protect, and transform organizations, empowering them to thrive in today's digital landscape. Arctiq builds on decades of industry expertise and a customer-centric ethos to deliver exceptional value to clients across diverse industries.

Position Overview

The Principal Architect in Platform Engineering at Arctiq serves as a key technical pre-sales resource, working closely with Client Directors to identify, qualify, and develop customer opportunities across our entire portfolio. This role requires a broad understanding of all practices (Enterprise Security, Modern Infrastructure, and Platform Engineering) with depth in Platform Engineering disciplines including Developer Experience, DevOps and DevSecOps automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, Observability, APIs, Application Security, Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment, and Cloud-Native Application Deployment patterns. The ideal candidate will confidently lead technical conversations while knowing when to bring in specialized team members for deeper expertise. The ideal candidate will embrace a culture of continuous learning and technological experimentation, viewing challenges as opportunities for growth while actively exploring and adapting to emerging technologies that expand our collective capabilities.

Responsibilities:

Identify Customer Needs

Lead discovery and qualification discussions with customers to identify their business challenges and technical requirements

Facilitate technical conversations to uncover customer needs and desired outcomes

Articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating business needs into potential solutions

Develop Industry-Leading Solutions

Generate industry-leading solutions and creatively assemble a portfolio of products and services to drive outcomes

Technically support sales conversations by answering product, architecture, and integration questions across Arctiq's portfolio

Collaborate with vendors and account teams to validate products and build accurate Bills of Material (BOMs)

Create comprehensive Statements of Work (SOWs) that effectively scope services for implementation

Estimate appropriate levels of effort and collaborate with engineering teams to align project expectations for successful delivery

Effectively design, price, and position managed services to sustain customer operations where appropriate. Coordinate with Arctiqs managed services team to ensure alignment on outcomes.

Ensure Successful Delivery

Participate in project kick-off calls to ensure smooth transition from sales to service delivery

Maintain engagement with customers during service delivery to ensure continued alignment with desired outcomes

Build network within the company and bring in specialized team members for deeper expertise as required

Measure Results

Identify and track key success metrics for customer implementations

Evaluate project outcomes against customer expectations and business objectives

Assess financial outcomes for Arctiq and identify opportunities for improvement

Provide Thought Leadership

Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in Platform Engineering

Proactively engage with customers to share insights and identify potential value-added services

Apply a product mindset to platform solutions, focusing on user experience and continuous improvement

Recommend engineering systems and platform orchestration approaches that align with customer maturity levels

Educate customers on security and governance best practices within modern platform engineering

Build Personal Brand Alongside Arctiq

Contribute to marketing activities through customer workshops, webinars, and industry events

Represent Arctiq as a technical subject matter expert in industry forums

Maintain a broad technical understanding across all practices while developing deeper expertise in Platform Engineering disciplines

Build a network of relationships within customer organizations, Arctiq, and the partner community to effectively drive outcomes for customers and create financial success for Arctiq

Drive Organizational Improvement

Provide guidance and support sales teams on how to identify and prequalify opportunities within the Platform Engineering practice

Identify cross-selling opportunities during customer engagements

Provide feedback on internal processes and suggest improvements

Drive innovation within the organization

Identify skills gaps in service delivery teams and recommend targeted training opportunities

Provide technical mentoring and guidance to cultivate engineering talent

Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and communities of practice

Qualifications:

In-depth experience in pre-sales technical roles, solution architecture, or consulting within technology services

Demonstrated and applied experience in establishing and delivering complex projects, showcasing a track record of successful implementations while continuously evolving approaches based on lessons learned and emerging best practices

Relevant certifications in cloud platforms, cloud-native technologies, observability, security, DevOps, and/or FinOps practices.

Ability to apply product thinking to technical solutions

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels

Proactive and strategic thinking with a customer-centric focus

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Desired Experience:

Knowledge of multiple cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP)

Understanding of cloud-native application deployment patterns

Proficiency with development tools and coding environments

Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code tools and practices

Knowledge of GitOps practices and tools

Proficiency in DevOps engineering practices and platform orchestration

Understanding of continuous delivery methodologies using CI/CD pipelines and automation tools

Knowledge of application security principles and tools

Understanding of observability platforms and practices

Knowledge of service mesh technologies

Expertise in API management and security

Experience with observability platforms (e.g., Dynatrace)

Understanding of security and governance frameworks for modern platforms

Benefits:

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Outstanding health, dental, and vision insurance plans

Retirement savings plan with employer matching

Flexible work schedule and remote work options

Professional development and training opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive work culture with opportunities for career growth

Arctiq is an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Arctiq team! While we welcome all applicants, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

remote work

Full-time