Who is Trace3?
Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.
Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!
Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.
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Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times
We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.
Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover
We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.
Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart
We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.
About the role:
As the Senior Platform Architect, you will be responsible for designing and delivering modern cloud platform engineering solutions, with a strong emphasis on consulting, project delivery oversight, and pre-sales support. You will act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, collaborating with clients, partners, and internal business units to ensure engagements meet both technical and business objectives. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic consulting, contributing to solution design, client advisement, and the development of best practices.
What You'll do:
- Design, develop, and oversee the implementation of consulting and hands-on service offerings for platform engineering.
- Serve as a cloud-native technical consultant, assessing client business needs and recommending scalable, secure solutions across the cloud and platform engineering ecosystem.
- Align solution architectures with industry standards and best practices, working closely with cross-functional engineering and consulting teams.
- Collaborate with Sales and Account Management to ensure successful delivery of client projects and identify opportunities for continued partnership and service expansion.
- Draw upon your consulting experience to establish long-term relationships with client stakeholders and decision-makers, positioning yourself as a trusted technical advisor.
- Contribute to the development of internal methodologies and consulting frameworks that enhance service delivery and operational maturity.
- Develop and deliver proof of concepts (POCs) that demonstrate the value of proposed solutions and drive client adoption.
- Support business development efforts by creating level-of-effort estimates, technical proposals, and statements of work (SOWs).
- Provide thought leadership in cloud-native technologies, DevOps, and platform engineering, contributing to internal enablement and market differentiation.
- Stay current with advancements in platform engineering, automation, and observability, and integrate emerging technologies into solution strategies.
- Maintain enterprise use cases, success stories, and reference architectures to support go-to-market initiatives and consulting offerings.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent work experience.
- Proven consulting background, with hands-on expertise in cloud-native, DevOps, and platform engineering
- Deep experience with Kubernetes (K8s)and related technologies including EKS, AKS, GKE, and OpenShift.
- Familiarity with DevOps and DevSecOps tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, GitLab, and Harness.
- Experience with observability solutions and OpenTelemetry (OTEL).
- Knowledge of developer portals such as BackStage or comparable platforms.
- Understanding of Kubernetes operators and tools like Cilium and Crossplane.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect and/or DevOps Engineer certification preferred.
- 5+ years of experience implementing and supporting cloud compute, networking, and storage services.
- Experience with cloud operations, including performance monitoring and management using native and third-party tools.
- Strong scripting proficiency in Python, Ruby, or GoLang.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at prioritizing tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent consultative communication skills— capable of understanding client needs, facilitating technical discussions, and guiding solution decisions collaboratively.
- Experience producing detailed architecture, testing, and as-built documentation.
- Comfortable managing multiple, concurrent projects while maintaining delivery excellence in a client-facing consulting capacity.
The Perks
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
- Competitive Compensation
- Training and development programs
- Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
- Collaborative and cool culture
- Work-life balance and generous paid time off
Our Commitment
At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.
As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please email recruiting@trace3.com.
***To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.