Platform Architect

Goosehead InsuranceWestlake, OH

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

Engineering (PE)

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Job Summary

Goosehead Insurance is seeking a Platform Architect to design, develop, and enhance scalable technology platforms, focusing on cloud, full-stack systems, and Salesforce integration. This role will provide architectural leadership, ensuring alignment with the company's technical vision and business goals. The ideal candidate will partner with cross-functional teams to build cohesive, reliable, and secure platforms that enable innovation and operational excellence

Platform Design & Development (40%)

Design scalable, secure, and high-performance platform solutions across cloud, full-stack, and Salesforce ecosystems.
Develop and maintain platform standards, ensuring adherence to architecture principles and scalability needs.
Lead the creation of APIs, integration frameworks, and automation strategies to enable seamless platform interoperability.

Technical Strategy & Innovation (20%)

Collaborate with the Leader of Enterprise Architecture to define technology roadmaps, focusing on innovation and alignment with business goals.
Explore emerging technologies and trends in platform engineering, recommending improvements to maintain competitive advantage.
Implement best practices in cloud-native development, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps principles.

Salesforce Integration & Governance (20%)

Design and oversee Salesforce platform architecture, ensuring effective integration with enterprise systems.
Define and enforce governance processes to manage scalability, reliability, and data integrity within Salesforce-driven solutions

Experience and Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in platform architecture, solution architecture, or software engineering leadership roles.
Strong experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud solutions.
Salesforce Architect certifications preferred (Application Architect, System Architect, or Technical Architect).
Experience with Azure or AWS cloud platforms.
Experience with API management, integration platforms, and enterprise system connectivity.
Background working within Agile, Scrum, or SAFe environments.

Required Skills and Abilities

Deep understanding of platform architecture, systems integration, and enterprise application design.
Strong Salesforce architecture experience, including platform design, governance, and integrations.
Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
Knowledge of cloud-native technologies, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps methodologies.
Experience with modern full-stack technologies such as React, Angular, Node.js, .NET, or Java.
Strong understanding of security, scalability, reliability, and performance optimization principles.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills.
Ability to influence architectural decisions and drive alignment across technical and business teams.

Benefits Summary

High quality voluntary health, vision, disability, life, and dental insurance programs
401K Matching Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
Corporate sponsored programs to enhance employee physical, financial, mental, and emotional wellness
Financial Solution Program

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Goosehead is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, guidelines, and regulations. Goosehead strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants for employment and all Goosehead employees are given equal consideration based solely on job-related factors, such as qualifications, experience, performance, and availability.

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FAQs About Platform Architect Jobs at Goosehead Insurance

What is the work location for this position at Goosehead Insurance?

This job at Goosehead Insurance is located in Westlake, OH, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Goosehead Insurance?

Employer has not shared pay details for this role.

What employment applies to this position at Goosehead Insurance?

Goosehead Insurance lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Goosehead Insurance?

Goosehead Insurance is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What education level is required for this job?

The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

What benefits are offered by Goosehead Insurance for this role?

Goosehead Insurance offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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