VP - Senior Platform Architect

Develop end-to-end IT solutions by integrating diverse technologies and platforms. Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable architecture designs. Map and document end-to-end solution flows, identifying gaps and optimization opportunities. Define and document best practices, standards, and guidelines for technology adoption, implementation, and maintenance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, operations, and business stakeholders. Lead architectural reviews, risk assessments, and impact analyses for new and existing solutions. Ensure solutions adhere to security, compliance, and performance standards. Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation. 7+ years experience designing and deploying solutions using Kubernetes for container orchestration and microservices. Hands-on expertise with event streaming and messaging Proficiency in designing and managing API gateways, Service Mesh Strong background in system integration, public cloud architectures, and DevOps practices. Experience in public cloud in AWS or Azure implementations. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing frameworks. Ability to create comprehensive architectural documentation, diagrams, and best practice guides. Experience with cloud and hybrid architectures. Working knowledge of security best practices for distributed systems. Understanding of Batch and Micro batch patterns Experience in ETL / ELT Exposure to EDW / Database / OLTP, SQL / NoSQL Apigee Kafka Snowflake Data Bricks Spark Redis AI Professional certifications related to architecture, Kubernetes or cloud platforms are a plus. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.