Master Platform Engineer- Debt Recovery System Expertise

PRA GROUP, INC.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 127,900 - 204,300; Full time

Job summary

PRA Group, INC. is seeking a senior platform engineering leader to provide enterprise-level architectural direction for a Debt Recovery System platform. You will shape long-term strategy, standards, and scalable operating models across build, release, data migration, and integrations.

The role requires guiding multi-year transformations, cloud adoption, and executive-level influence. Responsibilities include defining platform engineering standards, driving cross-functional decisions, and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or systems architecture.
• Experience defining enterprise architecture, standards, and technical strategy.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale transformations including cloud migrations.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the enterprise platform engineering strategy and standards.
• Lead cross-functional technical decisions across applications, data, security, and infrastructure.
• Drive multi-year transformation initiatives with cross-program impact.
• Oversee delivery across build, release, data migration, and environment management.
• Establish enterprise testing, governance, and quality frameworks.
• Mentor senior engineers and influence engineering leadership.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Platform engineering

CI/CD ecosystems

Cloud-native architecture

Data migration strategy

Integration patterns

Executive stakeholder influence

Governance models

Mentorship / technical leadership

Technical communication

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Azure SQL

Oracle Exadata

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

Job description

We invite you to explore a future with us at PRA Group, a diverse and growing company that has a tangible impact on the global economy.Position Summary:Provides enterprise-level technical leadership and architectural direction for a Debt Recovery System platform, engineering across the core collections ecosystem, defining long-term strategies, standards, and scalable operating models for build, integration, data migration, and release management. Shapes cross-functional technology decisions spanning applications, data, security, and infrastructure, and drives the development of new platform capabilities to support organizational objectives. Acts as a recognized authority influencing multi-year transformation initiatives, including system modernization, vendor integration, and cloud adoption, while ensuring alignment to enterprise architecture and business outcomes.Experience Requirements:Must have experience with implementing a SaaS Debt Recovery System, driving the architectural and engineering direction12+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or systems architectureDemonstrated experience defining enterprise-level architecture, standards, and technical strategyProven ability to lead large-scale, multi-system transformations (e.g., modernization, cloud migration, or vendor platform integration)Experience influencing executive stakeholders and cross-functional leadershipTrack record of introducing new technologies, methodologies, or engineering practices at scaleExpert: Distributed systems architecture, platform engineering, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) ecosystemsExpert: Cloud-native architecture, including definition and governance of cloud platform designs and operating modelsAdvanced/Expert: Enterprise data migration strategy, integration patterns, and system interoperability across complex environmentsExpert: Definition and governance of engineering standards, architectural principles, and platform operating modelsExpert: Strategic problem decomposition and solution design across multiple domains, systems, and business functionsExpert: Executive communication and organizational technical influence, including the ability to shape decisions at senior leadership levelsAdvanced/Expert: Definition of enterprise data platform architecture and integration strategies across database technologies, including Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, Oracle Exadata, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)Expert: Definition of enterprise migration strategies for legacy-to-cloud platform transformations, including governance of execution across programsExpert: Leadership of multi-stream, cross-functional technology initiatives with enterprise-wide impactExpert: Definition of platform implementation approaches, operating models, and governance frameworks across build, release, and environment managementExpert: Definition of standards and governance models for system configuration and customization, including workflow design, rules management, role-based access controls, and change governanceExpert: Definition of enterprise testing strategies and quality governance frameworks, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT) readiness and business validation modelsExpert: Definition of enterprise integration patterns and standards, including real-time application programming interfaces (APIs) and batch/Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processingExpert: Influence on executive stakeholders and definition of governance models across business and technology organizationsRecognized authority: Platform engineering practices, shaping organizational standards and long-term technical directionLeader in innovation: Drives creation and adoption of new engineering methodologies, platform capabilities, and architectural patterns across the enterpriseStrategic leader: Identifies and frames complex enterprise challenges and translates them into multi-stream initiatives and long-term technical roadmapsKey Responsibilities:Platform Strategy & ArchitectureDefine and evolve the enterprise platform engineering strategy, including standards for build, release, environment management, and integration patternsEstablish architectural direction for core systems, ensuring scalability, resiliency, and alignment with long-term business and technology strategyIntroduce and institutionalize new platform capabilities, tooling frameworks, and engineering practicesEnterprise Technical LeadershipServe as a recognized subject matter expert and authority across platform engineering, influencing architectural decisions and technical direction across programsLead resolution of the most complex, ambiguous technical challenges spanning multiple systems, disciplines, and teamsShape and govern cross-functional technical decisions across applications, data, security, and infrastructureTransformation & InnovationDrive large-scale transformation initiatives (e.g., core collections modernization, cloud migration, platform consolidation) with multi-year impactIdentify emerging technology opportunities and define new approaches, methodologies, and standards for platform engineeringTranslate enterprise strategy into actionable platform initiatives and execution modelsDelivery Oversight & OutcomesProvide strategic oversight of platform delivery across build, release, integration, and data migration domainsEnsure successful execution of critical milestones such as UAT readiness, go-live, and stabilization through governance and decision frameworksRemove systemic delivery blockers by redefining processes, operating models, or architectureEngineering Excellence & StandardsEstablish enterprise standards for CI/CD, automation, observability, reliability engineering, and platform reuseDefine and enforce best practices for testing, deployment, and environment consistencyDrive continuous improvement at the organizational levelMentorship & Organizational InfluenceMentor senior engineers and technical leads, raising the overall technical capability of the organizationAct as a thought leader and advisor to engineering leadership and executive stakeholdersInfluence talent strategy, capability development, and technical career progression frameworksOperates as a technical authority and enterprise-level individual contributorInfluences multiple teams, programs, and domains without direct reporting authorityProvides direction to senior engineers, architects, and program leadersAccountable for enterprise-wide technical outcomes, not just team deliverySalary Range:$127,900.00 - $204,300.00PRA Group has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, specific working location and market position. This posted salary range is a good faith and reasonable estimate, and PRA Group reserves the right to adjust this range depending on the qualifications and location of the selected candidate. In addition to base salary, PRA may offer additional benefits to include performance based bonus programs and/or equity programs depending on the position. PRA offers paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, and other benefits to assist with the physical and mental wellbeing of our employees.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship, or any other classes recognized by state or local law or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are a drug free workplace.To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.