Principal Platform Architect - 2605589

LaSalle Intelligent Solutions; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

LaSalle Network seeks an experienced Principal Platform Architect to shape the technical foundation for enterprise data, AI, software, and digital platforms. This hands-on role defines standards, guides major tech decisions, and creates reusable patterns for scalable engineering execution.

The ideal candidate connects business strategy to technical execution, simplifying complex environments while balancing innovation with security, cost, and long-term flexibility.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise architecture, platform or cloud engineering.
• Experience designing large-scale architectures across data, software, AI and hybrid infra.
• Strong cloud security, identity, networking, APIs, data platforms, containers.
• Ability to move between executive discussions and technical design sessions.
• Proven ability to establish architecture standards and reusable patterns.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards and reusable patterns.
• Develop target-state architectures across data, AI, software, cloud and on-premises environments.
• Lead architecture reviews for platforms, products, integrations and technology selections.
• Translate enterprise priorities into solutions engineering teams can implement.
• Collaborate with security, data, AI, software, governance and business stakeholders.
• Promote consistency across platforms while meeting business needs.
• Communicate architecture decisions and tradeoffs to executives and teams.
• Support pilots and establish standards for successful solutions.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Platform engineering

Cloud architecture

Security knowledge

AI/ML platforms

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Independent ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Key Details

• Compensation: $180,000 - $190,000 with potential Bonus
• Location: Arlington, TX
• Work Model: ONSITE 4 to 5 Days a week
• Benefits: Are eligible to enroll in benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; our client will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future

We are seeking an experienced Principal Platform Architect to shape the technical foundation for enterprise data, AI, software, and digital platforms. This is a hands‑on architecture role responsible for establishing technical standards, guiding major technology decisions, and creating reusable patterns that engineering teams can implement at scale.

The ideal candidate can connect business strategy to technical execution, simplify complex environments, and balance innovation with security, scalability, cost, and long‑term flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards, reference designs, and reusable technical patterns
• Develop target‑state architectures across data, AI, software, integration, cloud, and on‑premises environments
• Lead architectural decisions involving scalability, security, performance, interoperability, resilience, cost, and operational complexity
• Evaluate build‑versus‑buy decisions, deployment options, platform dependencies, and vendor risks
• Lead architecture reviews for major platforms, products, integrations, and technology selections
• Translate enterprise priorities into solutions that engineering teams can implement and support
• Partner directly with engineering teams to move designs from concept into production
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, data, AI, software, governance, and business stakeholders
• Promote consistency across platforms while allowing teams to meet practical business needs
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend capabilities with clear technical or business value
• Support pilot initiatives and help establish standards for successful solutions
• Communicate architecture decisions and tradeoffs to both executives and technical teams
• Maintain professional and ethical business practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, platform engineering, software engineering, data engineering, cloud engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience designing large‑scale architectures across data, software, integration, AI, and hybrid infrastructure
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, security, identity, networking, APIs, data platforms, containers, and observability
• Familiarity with AI and machine‑learning platforms, reliability practices, cost management, and resilient system design
• Experience establishing architecture standards and reusable engineering patterns
• Ability to evaluate technical options based on cost, risk, performance, scalability, and long‑term maintainability
• Ability to move comfortably between executive‑level discussions and detailed technical‑design sessions
• Strong communication, stakeholder‑management, and relationship‑building skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership, and deliver results in a changing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise cloud, data, AI, integration, and container platforms
• Familiarity with private or on‑premises AI infrastructure and model‑serving approaches
• Experience with API architecture, orchestration, open data standards, semantic models, and data contracts
• Understanding of AI gateways, model routing, and flexible provider‑integration patterns
• Experience working in a large, complex, or distributed enterprise environment
• Experience building new platforms, products, or technical capabilities from the ground up

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry‑level positions to the C‑suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry‑based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.

All assignments are at‑will and their duration is subject to change.