Platform Architect

We are hiring candidates for Platform Architect role to support our Client.

Company Name: - JTSi (Johnson Technology Systems, Inc.)
Title: Platform Architect

Position Location: Remote
If candidate are within 30miles of Herndon, VA office they will be required to be onsite a minimum of 3 times a week (May change based on business needs).
Citizenship: US Person
*After 6 months there will be an opportunity to extent or convert to FTE.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND TASKS:

*This will be a 2 step interview process with the first being an initial interview with 1 interviewer then the second will be a panel.*

We are seeking for a Platform Architect with deep expertise in Kubernetes, containerization, the software delivery life cycle (SDLC), and hyperscaler cloud platforms. This role combines hands-on technical work with strong leadership in documentation, communication, and subject matter expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Design, architect, and optimize Kubernetes-based platforms and containerized application environments on hyperscaler cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure).

Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of platform technologies, tools, and frameworks supporting modern SDLC practices.

Collaborate closely with engineering, security, and operations teams to define and implement platform standards, patterns, and best practices across multiple cloud environments.

Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, runbooks, standards, and implementation guides.

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Kubernetes, containerization, SDLC, and hyperscaler cloud services, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership across teams.

Create and deliver clear, concise presentations and communications to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Participate in design reviews, technical assessments, and proof-of-concept efforts to validate new platform capabilities.

Contribute to continuous improvement of the software delivery pipeline (build, test, deploy, operate) with a focus on reliability, security, and compliance.

Required Qualifications

Strong, hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration in production environments.

Expertise in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and related tooling.

Strong understanding of hyperscaler architecture and native services on AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and/or Azure (networking, security, IAM, storage, compute, and managed services).

Solid understanding of the software delivery life cycle, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, testing, and release management.

Demonstrated ability to produce clear, comprehensive architecture and technical documentation.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Proven track record serving as an SME and collaborating effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in regulated, secure, or mission-critical environments (public sector, defense, or similar).

Familiarity with cloud-native patterns and technologies (service mesh, observability, secrets management, etc.).

Experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Helm, Terraform, Ansible)

If you are available, interested, planning to make a change, or know of a friend who might have the required qualifications and interest, please call me ASAP on / If you do respond via e-mail ( jinson dot jose at the rate usa dot com ) please include a daytime phone number so I can reach you. In considering candidates, time is of the essence, so please respond ASAP with your updated resume.

Established in 2003, JTSi is a Professional IT & Engineering Services provider with years of documented experience in the Information Technology and Engineering services field. JTSi has a proven track record for successfully delivering mission critical Professional services to the Government and the industry. JTSi SAP team delivers solutions to its clients by clearly understanding their core business problems. We do what we say!