FAQs
What is the primary role of a Platform Architect at i3?
The primary role of a Platform Architect at i3 is to design, build, and maintain toolsets, systems, and workflows that support and simplify the underlying infrastructure systems, ensuring they are efficient and scalable to meet the needs of development organizations.
What are some key responsibilities of the Platform Architect?
Key responsibilities include collaborating with the software development team to assess needs, architecting platform infrastructure for scalability and security, implementing deployment processes, maintaining platform performance through monitoring, establishing CI/CD pipelines, and implementing security measures.
What qualifications are required for the Platform Architect position?
Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or 5 additional years of relevant IT experience in lieu), strong understanding of infrastructure technologies, experience with configuration management tools, proficiency in scripting languages, and a minimum of 5 years of platform engineering experience along with 7 years of overall IT experience.
Is a degree mandatory for this position?
A degree is preferred, but it is not mandatory. Candidates with 5 additional years of relevant IT experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
What certifications are required for this role?
A CompTIA Security+ CE certification is required, along with the ability to attain a Secret clearance.
What skills should a candidate possess to effectively work as a Platform Architect?
Candidates should possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills, a deep understanding of infrastructure technologies including virtualization and cloud computing, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in scripting or programming languages.
How does the Platform Architect collaborate with the IT team?
The Platform Architect engages and collaborates with other IT Team members to ensure operational continuity, communicates project status, and recognizes necessary improvements to make suggestions.
What is the importance of CI/CD pipelines in this role?
Establishing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines is critical as it enables seamless software delivery, ensuring that deployments are efficient, consistent, and can be automated.
What kind of work environment should a Platform Architect be prepared for?
A Platform Architect should be prepared to work in a collaborative team environment, managing time effectively under pressure and adapting to changes as necessary.
Are there any specific technologies the Platform Architect should be familiar with?
Yes, the Platform Architect should have a strong understanding of virtualization, containerization, cloud computing, networking principles, storage technologies, and modern configuration management and automation frameworks.