Senior Platform Architect

Shakopee, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 149578 - 219381

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join us at Entrust

At Entrust were shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible global workplace we empower careers foster collaboration and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely.

Get to Know Us

Headquartered in Minnesota Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge scalable technologies. But our secret weapon Our people. Its the curiosity dedication and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.

Position Overview:

The Instant Financial Issuance as a Service (IFIaaS) Cloud Service consists of various components such as web services application servers and databases all hosted in an on-premises environment.We are seekingaSeniorPlatformArchitect who ishands-onand deeplyinvolved in the design and evolution of a modernonpremisesSaaS platform. The platform is built using distributed microservices runs primarily onVMwarehostedWindows workloads and is transitioning toward containerized architectures. This role focuses on designing and validating systems that meet strict requirements for availability (99.9%) scalability performance and security.

In this role you will work directly withengineeringinfrastructure andtheCloudOpsteam to designplatformarchitecturedefinedeployment patterns and solvecomplexsystem-levelchallenges.You will activelyparticipateinarchitectural design sessions review and influence implementation details and helptroubleshoot and remediate systemic issuesin production environments.TheSeniorPlatformArchitect is expected to deeply understand how the platform is built andoperated and to apply that knowledge to improve reliability resilience andlong-term maintainability of the system.

This role is ideal for an architect who enjoys staying close to technology contributing to real design decisions and shaping how distributed systems are built and run in a modernonpremenvironment.

Responsibilities:

Own theavailability architectureacross compute network storage data and app tiers to exceed99.9%service availability

Designfault domains(host rack cluster site) and enforce placement strategies to ensure resilience and predictable failure behaviorandblast radiuslimits

Eliminatesingle points of failureacross compute storage networking ingress identity secrets and CI/CD pipelines.

Designgraceful degradation strategiesat the infrastructure leveltomaintaincore functionality during overload or partial failure

Defineperformance budgets SLOs and capacity headroomfor peak traffic and failure scenarios

DefineSLOs SLIsand error budgetsand ensure they inform deployment scaling and incident response

DriveinfrastructureascodeandGitOpspractices to ensure consistent repeatable environments

Define and enableprogressive deployment models(canary blue/green rolling) with automated rollback

Buildplatformand CI/CDcapabilitiesthat directly improve(deployment frequency lead time for changes change failure rate mean time to recover MTTR)

Embedsecurity by design includingzerotrustnetworkingmTLS secrets management andleastprivilegeaccess

Establishstandard observabilityfor metrics logs traces and health signals across the platform

Enableoperationaland incident responsereadiness including runbooks failure testing and automated remediation

Act as thetechnical authorityfor platform architecture decisions andtradeoffs

Partner with engineering teams toonboard servicesand ensure alignment with platform standards

Provide reference architectures patterns and guidance that improvedeveloper experience and delivery speed.

BasicQualifications:

Bachelors degree in computer science Software Engineering or equivalentcombination of education and experience

8 years ofrelated experienceas aPlatform/Solutions/ System Design ArchitectSoftware EngineerSeniorDevOpsEngineeror a role in similar capacity

Proven experience designingdistributed systemswith an emphasis onavailability scalability resilience and performance

Demonstratedexpertiseinmicroservices architecture API design andservicetoservice communication patterns

Strong knowledge ofsystem design principlesincluding fault tolerance capacity planning dependency isolation and failure handling

Experience leading or contributing toarchitecture reviews technical design discussions andcrossteaminitiatives

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly document and explain complex system designs

About Entrust:

Entrust keeps the world moving safely by enabling trusted identitiespaymentsand data protection around the globe. Today more than ever people demand seamless secure experiences whethertheyrecrossing borders making a purchase or accessing corporate networks. With our unmatched breadth of digital security and credential issuance solutionsitsno wonder the worlds most entrusted organizations trust us.

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Entrust Corporation is an EOE/AA/Veteran/People with Disabilities employer.

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At Entrust we dont just offer jobs we offer career journeys. Here is what you can expect when you join our team:

Career Growth: Whether youre a budding developer or a seasoned expert were invested in your professional journey. With learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges your growth is our priority.

Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether youre remote hybrid or on-site we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.

Collaboration: Here your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas brainstorming solutions and working together to build a better tomorrow.

We believe in securing identitiesbut it doesnt stop there. At Entrust were passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity inclusion and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe were creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

Ready to Make an Impact

If youre excited by the prospect of innovating growing your career and collaborating in a dynamic environment Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Lets build a more secure worldtogether.

Apply today!

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Compensation Range:

In the US: The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $149578-$219381 per year (in the primary posting location). Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location education skills and experience. This position is also eligible for the companys discretionary annual incentive addition to your pay Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive health and well-being programs which include medical vision dental a generous 401(k) matching contribution life and disability insurance mental health coaching virtual fitness programs paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays parental leave and education reimbursement. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in Canada: The pay range for this position is $120500 - $170500 per year. This position is also eligible for the companys discretionary annual incentive plan. Actual compensation will be determined based on education skills and addition to your pay Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive benefits vacation paid time off and paid holidays. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.

For US roles or where applicable:

Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer

For Canadian roles or where applicable:

Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.

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Recruiter:

Grace Rusingiza

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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