Platform Architect
Title : Platform ArchitectLocation : Plainsboro NJ (4days onsite) – Locals and candidates from drivable distance only. You can look for candidates with drivable distance from NY/NJ/PA.Key Responsibilities:Cloud Architecture & StrategyDesign and implement cloud architectures on platforms such as AWS or AzureDefine cloud standards, best practices, and governance frameworks.Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives, including on‑prem to cloud transitions.Ensure high availability, scalability, security, and disaster recovery for cloud solutions.Analytics & TableauKnowledge of BI & ETL , preferably Tableau & InformaticaData & IntegrationWork with structured and semi-structured data from cloud data lakes and warehouses.Design secure data pipelines and integration patterns supporting BI and analytics workloads.Enable self-service analytics while maintaining data quality and governance.Security & ComplianceImplement IAM, network security, encryption, and monitoring across cloud and BI platforms.Ensure compliance with enterprise and regulatory standards (e.g., SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR, as applicable).Collaboration & LeadershipPartner with business stakeholders, product owners, and analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions.Mentor junior architects, cloud engineers, and BI developers.Provide architectural guidance, documentation, and solution blueprints.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).10+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in cloud architecture roles.Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or GCP.Solid understanding of data warehousing, BI architectures, and analytics platforms. Exposure to ETL & BI Tools like Tableau , InformaticaExperience with SQL and cloud-native databases.Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation).Experienced in LLM integration and basic understanding of AI from infrastructure side.Experienced in FINOPS.Preferred QualificationsCloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect).Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, or similar cloud analytics platforms.Familiarity with Python, Spark, or data engineering frameworks.Experience supporting executive dashboards and large-scale enterprise BI deployments.Key SkillsCloud Architecture & DesignTableau KnowledgeData Warehousing & BISecurity & GovernanceStakeholder Communication