Platform Engineering Architect

Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced Platform Engineering Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable and resilient cloud-native systems on AWS. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in cloud infrastructure, automation, observability, and systems administration across both Windows and Linux environments.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and mentor a team of platform engineers focused on AWS infrastructure, DevEx tooling, and automation.

Define and execute platform strategy aligned with product and engineering goals.

Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable, secure, and cost-efficient infrastructure on AWS.

Champion developer experience by driving improvements in internal tooling, onboarding workflows, and CI / CD pipelines.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align platform capabilities with business needs.

Establish and monitor KPIs for platform performance, reliability, and team productivity.

Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to guide platform evolution.

Consolidate and abstract APIs and microservices to make it available for developers to access and reuse with new product development.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

6+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure roles, with 2+ years in a leadership capacity.

Deep expertise in AWS services (EC2, ECS / EKS, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.).

Strong background in infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, Pulumi or CloudFormation.

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.

Solid understanding of security compliance frameworks and best practices.

Track record of improving DevEx through automation, documentation, and tooling.

Experience in developing and implementing any IDP tool (e.g. : Backstage, Spotify, cortex, compass etc. or a custom developed internal developer platform).

Deploy and optimize AI assistance for developers.

Applications scaffolding, blueprints to standardize, technology and practices across the organization.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) - required

Handson experience with developer portals, internal CLI tools, or platform SDKs.

AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer).

Experience with service mesh (Istio, Linkerd) and API gateways.

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional - preferred

HashiCorp Certified : Terraform Associate - preferred

Microsoft Certified : DevOps Engineer Expert - preferred

About Aurigo :

Aurigo is revolutionizing how the world plans, builds, and manages infrastructure projects with Masterworks , our industry-leading enterprise SaaS platform. Trusted by over 300 customers managing $300 billion in capital programs, Masterworks is setting new standards for project delivery and asset management. Recognized as one of the Top 25 AI Companies of 2024 and a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, we are leveraging artificial intelligence to create a smarter, more connected future for customers in transportation, water and utilities, healthcare, higher education, and the government, with over 40,000 projects across North America.

At Aurigo, we don’t just develop software—we shape the future. If you’re excited to join a fast-growing company and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry to solve real-world challenges, let’s connect.