Principal Platform Architect

At Zelis, we modernize the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and consumers.

This role shapes strategic direction for cloud platforms and drives innovation ponsible for setting long-term cloud strategy, overseeing architecture for globally distributed systems, and guiding the organization through transformative technology initiatives.

• Develop long-term cloud strategy aligned with corporate objectives and digital transformation goals.
• Oversee architecture for mission‑critical, globally distributed systems ensuring security and compliance.
• Influence vendor relationships and negotiate cloud service agreements.
• Represent the organization in technical advisory boards and industry forums.
• Drive adoption of innovative technologies to maintain competitive advantage.
• Establish enterprise‑wide disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, development methodologies, and governance models across engineering teams.
• Serve as a principal advisor to executive leadership on cloud software strategy, innovation, and risk mitigation.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration with Product, Security, Infrastructure, and Data teams to ensure cohesive system design.
• Author and maintain high‑level technical documentation, architectural blueprints, and engineering playbooks.
• Mentor senior engineers and engineering managers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

• Typically has a Bachelor’s degree +15 years of experience;
  Master’s +12 years; demonstrated accomplishments internally and externally; follows subject‑matter expertise; attends company and regional training.
• Proficiency using AI tools skillfully with an understanding of how to develop/create intelligent prompts and/or agents.
• Proven track record of delivering large‑scale, complex cloud solutions.
• Expertise in advanced topics such as edge computing, AI/ML integration, and zero‑trust security models.
• Proven track record of leading large‑scale software transformations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills across technical and executive audiences.

Please note at this time we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Louis MO, St. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture; work locations are based on position needs.

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Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.