Sr. Platform Architect

Tätigkeitsbereich:IT / TelekommunikationFachabteilung:Enterprise Platforms & ServicesGesellschaft:Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private LimitedStandort:Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited, BangaloreStartdatum:..6Veröffentlichungsdatum:..5Stellennummer:MER3UJAArbeitszeit:Vollzeit BewerbenAufgabenJob Title: Sr. Platform ArchitectEmployment Location: Bangalore Education: B.E/B.Tech (Computer Science) Experience: + years Type of Work: Cloud Platform Architecture & Engineering, Solution/Enterprise Architecture About the RoleMBRDI is seeking a Senior Platform Architect to lead the design, integration, and continuous evolution of our AWS-based Helios cloud platform ecosystem. Our platform — which powers enterprise applications across Sales and After-Sales verticals — is currently undergoing a strategic merger of two previously independent platforms. The architect will play a pivotal role in harmonizing these ecosystems, resolving integration challenges, rationalizing services, and defining a unified architectural vision. This is a senior technical leadership role that blends architecture strategy, hands-on technical expertise, and consultative leadership to ensure scalability, security, developer productivity, and operational excellence across the platform. Key ResponsibilitiesPlatform Integration & Rationalization· Lead the architectural integration of two existing AWS-based platform ecosystems. · Assess overlaps, dependencies, and inconsistencies across components such as EKS clusters, CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and IAM models. · Provide architecture review and consultation to platform and engineering teams to resolve integration challenges and ensure consistent design principles. · Define a target-state architecture for a unified, scalable internal developer platform (IDP). · Establish a clear roadmap for consolidation, migration, and decommissioning of redundant services. Platform Architecture & Strategy· Architecting virtual networks (VPCs/VNets), subnets, and routing tables to optimise traffic flow and segmentation. · Define and evolve the end-to-end architecture of the internal platform ecosystem spanning: Cloud Excellence (EKS Dedicated Clusters, Namespaces, ECS, Lambda, Launchpad for Mainframe), Developer Ecosystem (JFrog Artifactory, Harbor, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, PactFlow), Event & Data Framework (Kafka-based EventHub, CFT Adapters), Security & Compliance (Bluebox Secure Orchestration, Guardrails, Compliance Dashboards), Observability & Operations (Datadog, centralized monitoring). · Establish platform-wide standards, reusable patterns, and automation frameworks for consistent adoption across domains. · Drive innovation while maintaining architectural governance and cost efficiency. Platform Engineering Leadership· Collaborate with engineering leads to build reusable services, plugins, and self-service capabilities (e.g., via Backstage, AWS ordering tools, and Jira Service Desk). · Champion automation-first principles using Terraform, CloudFormation, and GitHub Actions. · Provide expert guidance on DevSecOps, GitOps, and continuous delivery practices.  Security, Compliance & Governance · Design and enforce architecture standards aligned with enterprise security and compliance policies. · Oversee implementation of automated guardrails, IAM frameworks, and secure orchestration layers (Bluebox). · Continuously review and enhance the Security & Compliance Dashboard to maintain transparency and auditability. Observability, Reliability & Operations· Define observability and reliability standards using Datadog and other monitoring tools. · Establish platform SLOs/SLIs and promote proactive incident management and root cause analysis. · Drive operational maturity through standardization and automation. Architecture Consultation & Stakeholder Collaboration· Act as a trusted consultant to platform, application, and infrastructure teams for architectural reviews, modernization decisions, and migration strategies. · Engage with senior stakeholders from Sales and After-Sales domains to align the unified platform’s roadmap with business objectives. · Foster collaboration across domain architects, security, and data teams to ensure holistic design integration. Mentorship & Thought Leadership· Mentor platform and DevOps engineers, fostering an engineering culture built on quality, agility, and innovation. · Contribute to architecture governance boards, design reviews, and technical councils. · Evangelize platform engineering best practices across the organization. QualifikationenRequired Skills & ExperienceTechnical Expertise:· + years of overall IT experience, with 8– years of hands-on expertise in AWS cloud architecture and platform engineering. · Experience in applying software-defined networking (SDN) principles for centralised control and automation · Proven experience in platform consolidation and integration across multiple business domains or independent ecosystems. · Experience in Implementing zero-trust security models, integrated firewalls, VPNs, and continuous monitoring for threat detection and compliance. · Deep expertise in Kubernetes (EKS), ECS, Lambda, Terraform/CloudFormation, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, and Kafka. · Strong knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD, automation frameworks, and observability stacks (Datadog preferred). · Experience with developer ecosystem tools such as JFrog Artifactory, Harbor, Backstage, and PactFlow. · Solid understanding of cloud security, IAM, guardrails, and compliance automation frameworks. · Prior experience integrating or migrating legacy / mainframe-linked systems into modern, cloud-native environments. Leadership & Consulting Skills:· Demonstrated ability to architect, lead, and deliver cross-functional platform initiatives. · Strong analytical and consultative mindset — able to identify architectural risks and propose pragmatic solutions. · Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and business audiences. · Passion for developer experience, platform reliability, and continuous improvement. Preferred Qualifications· AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional. · Kubernetes Certified Architect (CKA/CKAD). · Experience with large-scale platform transformation or merger programs. · Exposure to FinOps and cost optimization in AWS environments. Prior experience in automotive, manufacturing, or large enterprise IT ecosystems is a plus. 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