Platform Architect

Job Overview

As a Platform Architect, you will create modern cloud systems, work with tools like AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and lead projects that really matter. You’ll support internal teams and clients from around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Build cloud platforms in AWS and Azure


• Use tools like Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD to automate work


• Give tech advice to clients and design cloud solutions


• Lead small teams and help junior engineers grow


• Work with the sales team to plan technical solutions


• Use Agile/Scrum methods for daily teamwork


• Taking an active part in pre-sales activities: understanding client needs, proposing solutions, and supporting our teams to win deals.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years working with cloud systems or infrastructure


• Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, and tools like Terraform or Ansible


• Linux experience and knowledge of networks (DNS, VPN, TCP/IP, firewalls)


• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes


• Strong project management and multitasking skills


• Remote work experience and good time management


• Programming knowledge (at least one language)


• Experience in consulting or working with clients


• Previous experience in pre-sales engineering (scoping, proposals) / Curiosity and business awareness to join pre-sales activities


• English at C1 level (near-native)


• Comfortable working across time zones (Europe and the US)

Nice to Have

• AWS or Azure certificates


• Experience with developer platforms


• Knowledge of R, Spark, or tools for data pipelines


• Project management certificate


• Experience with data engineering

Benefits

Appsilon offers a fully remote work environment within Europe or LATAM, with flexibility to collaborate across time zones and align working hours with project needs. You'll have a senior architecture role with real influence, designing and evolving scalable cloud platforms used by global pharma and life sciences clients. The company provides end-to-end ownership of platform architecture, from technical discovery and design to guiding delivery teams and advising clients. There's close collaboration with engineering, data, and sales teams, where your architectural decisions directly shape business outcomes. The compensation is competitive B2B, aligned with seniority and impact, with clear and transparent terms. A defined career path for architects is available, with opportunities to grow toward Principal and Staff-level responsibilities. The company also provides time and budget for continuous professional development, including cloud certifications, training, and industry events. Modern equipment (MacBook or ThinkPad with Linux) and a toolset designed for efficient, high-quality platform engineering are provided. The remote-first, trust-based culture values ownership, technical excellence, and thoughtful decision-making over rigid processes.

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Important note: To complete the hiring process, you need to have a valid government-issued ID (for Polish citizens) or a valid passport (for non-Polish citizens).

Recruitment Process

• General interview with the People Team


• Recruitment Task (Codility)


• Technical interview with the Platform Team


• Culture fit interview with Hiring Manager


• Offer