Principal Platform Architect

Zelis

Principal Platform Architect at Zelis responsible for cloud strategy and driving innovation. Overseeing architecture for globally distributed systems in the healthcare financial experience sector.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeAtlanta • Florida, Massachusetts, Montana, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $169,000 - $213,750 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop long-term cloud strategy aligned with corporate objectives and digital transformation goals.
Oversee architecture for mission-critical, globally distributed systems ensuring security and compliance.
Influence vendor relationships and negotiate cloud service agreements.
Drive adoption of innovative technologies to maintain competitive advantage.
Define and enforce architectural standards, development methodologies, and governance models across engineering teams.
Mentor senior engineers and engineering managers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically has Bachelors +15 yrs; Masters +12 yrs
Demonstrated accomplishment internally and externally
Expertise in advanced topics such as edge computing, AI/ML integration, and zero-trust security models
Proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex cloud solutions
Requires proficiency using AI tools skillfully with an understanding of how to develop/create intelligent prompts and/or agents
Strong leadership and communication skills across technical and executive audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
401k plan with employer match
Flexible paid time off
Holidays
Parental leaves
Life and disability insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud strategyarchitectureedge computingAI/ML integrationzero-trust security modelslarge-scale cloud solutionsAI tools proficiencyintelligent prompts developmentgovernance modelsdevelopment methodologies

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationmentoringinfluencingnegotiationfostering technical excellencecontinuous learning

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree