DevEx & Enterprise Platform Architect (GitHub) – Onsite, Plano

BC Forward; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global client exposure

Inclusive culture and growth

Job summary

BCforward is seeking an experienced DevEx / Enterprise Platform Solution Architect for our Plano, TX engagement. The role focuses on GitHub and GitHub Actions within a DevEx team, delivering scalable, secure platforms and automated delivery pipelines.

The candidate will lead cross‑functional delivery, guide architecture decisions, perform hands‑on proofs of concept, and collaborate with global teams in an Agile environment. Onsite work required for a 12‑month contract.

Qualifications

• Broad solution design experience across Linux, Windows, Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, vendor packages, Tomcat/JBoss, and data analytics.
• Expertise with DevOps and CI/CD tooling: GitHub and GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Ansible/Tower, Jira, Bitbucket/Git, Artifactory, SonarQube, Harness.
• Design and development for resilient, high-performance systems using caching, replication, load balancing, and clustering.
• Security knowledge for integrated systems including AAA, token-based authentication, OAuth/OIDC, and encryption.
• Proven delivery in Agile environments with strong organization, documentation, testing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and meet deadlines with ownership mindset.
• Hands‑on experience with .NET or Java/J2EE, PowerShell, databases, and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and evolve DevEx standards, platforms, and tools with emphasis on GitHub and GitHub Actions.
• Lead solution design for integrated, high-volume, resilient applications across Linux and Windows environments.
• Perform hands‑on proofs of concept to evaluate technologies, patterns, and automation approaches.
• Provide clear technical guidance to developers and engineers and communicate status to product and program leadership.
• Partner with near‑shore and off‑shore teams, manage project meetings, and drive outcomes in an Agile environment.
• Advance platform governance to improve consistency, integration, automation, risk reduction, and quality.
• Implement security patterns including authentication, authorization, and encryption aligned to enterprise standards.

Skills

DevOps automation

Enterprise architecture

GitHub Actions

CI/CD tooling

Cross-functional lead

Tools

GitHub

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Ansible/Tower

Jira

Bitbucket/Git

Artifactory

SonarQube

Harness

Kubernetes/Docker

Job description

BCforward is seeking an experienced DevEx / Enterprise Platform Solution Architect for our Plano, TX engagement. The role focuses on GitHub and GitHub Actions within a DevEx team, delivering scalable, secure platforms and automated delivery pipelines.

The candidate will lead cross‑functional delivery, guide architecture decisions, perform hands‑on proofs of concept, and collaborate with global teams in an Agile environment. Onsite work required for a 12‑month contract.