Platform Architecture Lead — Standards & Core Platform

McKesson; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 163,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson in the United States seeks a Platform Architect to define the architectural direction for core platform domains, establish standards, and socialize reference architectures that scale across engineering teams.

You will mentor architects, participate in architecture governance (ARB/TAB), and lead embedded partnerships to reduce debt while aligning with business priorities. The role emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and scalable, secure design.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of software and platform engineering experience.
• Experience leading architectural direction across multiple systems.
• Proven ability to set and steward architectural standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with architecture governance (ARB/TAB).

Responsibilities

• Own architectural direction for core platform domains and establish standards.
• Develop and ratify architectural standards through ARB and socialise patterns.
• Identify architectural debt and propose platform investments.
• Lead embedded architectural partnerships on major initiatives.
• Mentor architects and senior engineers for platform-wide coherence.
• Communicate direction with lightweight governance and documentation.

Skills

Architectural leadership

Cloud-native architecture

ARB governance

Architectural standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical mentorship

Documentation

Influencing without authority

Platform strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Graduate degree valued

Job description

McKesson in the United States seeks a Platform Architect to define the architectural direction for core platform domains, establish standards, and socialize reference architectures that scale across engineering teams.

You will mentor architects, participate in architecture governance (ARB/TAB), and lead embedded partnerships to reduce debt while aligning with business priorities. The role emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and scalable, secure design.