About
The
Platform Architecture and Engineering
organization sits within Architecture & Standards and is responsible for shaping the architectural foundations and engineering practices behind IQVIA's internal platforms, including
DevIQ , our developer productivity and platform engineering ecosystem. Our vision is to foster a
developer-first culture
that promotes collaboration across IQVIA's federated engineering ecosystem while balancing autonomy with strong architectural guardrails.
The
Platform Architecture and Engineering
team is composed of senior, hands-on architects and engineers with deep expertise in cloud, platform, and distributed systems architecture. The team:
Defines and maintains
platform and cloud architecture standards Designs and evolves
reference architectures, paved roads, and golden paths Builds
reference implementations
that demonstrate best practices at scale Provides architectural guidance through the
Technical Design Committee (TDC)
process Leads
architecture and platform guilds , enabling communities of practice across IQVIA This role is a senior individual contributor position with
broad influence across ATS, platform engineering teams, and federated delivery organizations .
The
Principal Cloud Architect
will play a critical role in the evolution of
DevIQ , IQVIA's developer productivity and platform engineering ecosystem. In this role, you will shape IQVIA's
cloud and platform architecture strategy
across multi-cloud and hybrid environments, define opinionated yet flexible
paved roads
for engineering teams, and ensure DevIQ enables consistent, secure, and scalable delivery of APIs, shared services, data access, and
AI/agentic workloads .
You will operate at the intersection of
cloud architecture, platform engineering, developer experience, and governance , acting as a thought leader, standard-setter, and hands-on architect. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong architectural judgment, and the ability to influence at scale across a large, federated organization.
Essential Functions:
Platform & Cloud Architecture Standards
Define, author, and maintain
cloud and platform architecture standards, patterns, and best practices
for cloud-native and hybrid workloads across ATS. Own and evolve
reference architectures, paved roads, and golden paths
aligned to DevIQ capabilities (APIs, shared services, infrastructure services, AI/LLM platforms, and agentic workflows). Ensure architectural guidance balances
developer autonomy, security, compliance, reliability, and cost efficiency . DevIQ Platform Strategy & Enablement
Serve as a senior architectural leader for
DevIQ , shaping how cloud services, shared infrastructure, and platform capabilities are designed and exposed to developers. Partner closely with platform engineering teams to ensure DevIQ delivers a
high-quality, self-service developer experience
through automation and opinionated defaults. Influence the roadmap for
internal developer portal integrations , templates, and reusable platform components. Cloud Strategy & Governance
Define and evolve IQVIA's
multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategy
within ATS, ensuring alignment with business priorities, regulatory requirements, and platform objectives. Establish and document the
end-to-end lifecycle of cloud governance , including architectural guardrails, policy enforcement, testing, and compliance validation. Guide teams in adopting cloud services safely, consistently, and efficiently. Technical Leadership & Collaboration
Lead the
Cloud Architecture Guild , fostering communities of practice across ATS and federated engineering teams. Provide architectural leadership during design reviews, helping teams align solutions with platform standards while meeting delivery objectives. Act as a trusted advisor to engineering, security, DevOps, data, and AI platform teams. Innovation & Thought Leadership
Stay current with trends in
cloud services, platform engineering, and AI infrastructure , evaluating new capabilities for enterprise adoption. Provide clear recommendations on
when and how to adopt emerging services , including managed platforms, serverless, containers, and AI/ML infrastructure. Drive architectural direction through clear standards, reference implementations, and pragmatic guidance. Security, Reliability & Observability
Ensure platform and cloud architectures embed
security-by-design , including IAM, network segmentation, secrets management, and data protection. Promote best practices for
resilience, scalability, cost optimization, and observability
as first-class architectural concerns. Partner with security and SRE teams to align architectural standards with operational realities. Mentorship & Influence
Provide technical mentorship to architects and senior engineers across ATS. Elevate platform and cloud architectural maturity through coaching, documentation, and exemplar implementations. Lead by influence, building trust and driving adoption through clarity and demonstrated value. Qualifications:
Required
10+ years of experience in
software engineering and architecture , including large-scale distributed systems. Proven experience as a
Cloud Architect
in enterprise environments. Deep hands-on experience with
AWS and Azure , including multi-account, enterprise-scale deployments. Strong expertise in
infrastructure as code
(Terraform, Pulumi, AWS CDK, or similar). Demonstrated experience authoring
architecture standards, reference architectures, and best-practice guidance . Broad knowledge of cloud services across compute, networking, IAM, storage, data, observability, and configuration management. Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g.,
Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java ). Strong understanding of
DevOps and CI/CD
practices. Experience designing or supporting
AI/ML and LLM-based workloads
in the cloud. Preferred
Experience with
internal developer platforms . Familiarity with
platform engineering concepts
(paved roads, golden paths, product-oriented platforms). Experience operating in
regulated or data-sensitive environments . Skills:
Exceptional
architectural judgment and problem-solving
ability. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to influence across teams without direct authority. Deep commitment to
security, compliance, and operational excellence . Additional Attributes:
Comfortable operating in a
large, federated engineering organization . Pragmatic, enablement-focused mindset. Passion for
developer experience, automation, and continuous improvement . Strong curiosity for emerging technologies, particularly in cloud and AI platforms.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $118,100.00 - $328,800.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
Languages
- English
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