Principal Platform Architect

Position Overview

This role shapes strategic direction for cloud platforms and drives innovation at scale. Responsible for setting long-term cloud strategy, overseeing architecture for globally distributed systems, and guiding the organization through transformative technology initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

• Represent the organization in technical advisory boards and industry forums.

• Drive adoption of innovative technologies to maintain competitive advantage.

• Establish enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.

• Define and enforce architectural standards, development methodologies, and governance models across engineering teams.

• Serve as a principal advisor to executive leadership on cloud software strategy, innovation, and risk mitigation.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Product, Security, Infrastructure, and Data teams to ensure cohesive system design.

• Author and maintain high-level technical documentation, architectural blueprints, and engineering playbooks.

• Mentor senior engineers and engineering managers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

What You’ll Bring to Zelis

• Typically has Bach. +15 yrs; Masters +12 yrs; Demonstrated accomplishment internally and externally; Has followership in subject matter area; Attends company training and regional training in area of expertise. Presents own work to members of department and external consultants and external professional societies.

• Requires proficiency using AI tools skillfully with an understanding of how to develop/create intelligent prompts and/or agents.

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex cloud solutions.

• Expertise in advanced topics such as edge computing, AI/ML integration, and zero-trust security models.

• Proven track record of leading large-scale software transformations.

• Strong leadership and communication skills across technical and executive audiences.

Location and Workplace Flexibility

We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Louis MO, St. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture, and all our employee's work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities, if applicable, vary based on the work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.

Base Salary Range

$169,000.00 - $213,750.00

At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors, including experience, education, qualifications, as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills, etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package, which may also include discretionary bonus plans, commissions, or other incentives depending on the role.

Zelis’ full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees’ health, well-being, and financial protection. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.