Senior Platform Architect: Kubernetes & Distributed Systems

Referment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment is seeking a senior technical architect to lead large projects that build resilient internal platforms, boosting developer productivity. You will collaborate with developers and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable solutions, while guiding architectural decisions and ensuring robust design patterns.

Requirements include 7+ years designing and scaling distributed systems, hands-on Kubernetes, and a CS degree with strong Python/Go/Rust skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in designing and scaling large distributed systems.
• Hands-on Kubernetes experience.
• Computer science or related technical degree.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or Rust.

Responsibilities

• Lead large technical projects to build resilient internal platforms.
• Collaborate with developers and infrastructure specialists to deliver scalable solutions.

Skills

Distributed systems

Kubernetes

Python

Go

Rust

Infrastructure engineering

Technical architecture

Product thinking

Linux

Networking

On-premises infrastructure

Software delivery

Developer productivity

System design

Job description

Referment is seeking a senior technical architect to lead large projects that build resilient internal platforms, boosting developer productivity. You will collaborate with developers and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable solutions, while guiding architectural decisions and ensuring robust design patterns.

Requirements include 7+ years designing and scaling distributed systems, hands-on Kubernetes, and a CS degree with strong Python/Go/Rust skills.