Senior Platform Architect

Job Description

Role Generating requirements, together with other architects, engineers, development team(s) and user(s), to determine that all of the high level requirements have been met. Resolve internet architectural and operational problems impacting infrastructure and product availability and performance globally. Generating products such as TADs, technical documents, logical flows, and models to keep the user(s), architects and the engineers constantly up to date and in agreement on the application, system or platform to be provided as it is evolving. Ensuring that all architectural products maintained in the most current state and never allowed to become obsolete. Research and evaluate new technology for possible deployment in MasterCard s infrastructure. May assume lead and total accountability for ongoing regional projects as assigned; including responsibility for planning; time and cost control; resource utilization and implementation. Implement, manage and support internet infrastructure components while leveraging current standards and best practices. Perform problem diagnosis; performance tuning; capacity planning and configuration management for MasterCard internet components Assure system stability and future compatibility by monitoring production execution of all relevant systems. All About You Thorough knowledge and understanding of network, operating system principles and web architecture Thorough knowledge in one or more core functions related to internet infrastructure design and web administration. Good understanding on Load Balancer, firewall policies and configurations. Must be high-energy, proactive, detail-oriented and able to function under pressure in an independent environment. Must have a high degree of initiative and self-motivation and demonstrate the ability to drive results. Awareness on Cloud design and architecture Deep understanding on Disaster failover techniques and routing strategy Strong communication skills both verbal and written and strong relationship and collaborative skills and organizational skills with the ability to work as a member of matrix based diverse and geographically distributed project team Willingness and ability to learn and take on challenging opportunities is critical.