Principal Platform Architect

Company Description: McDonald’s growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As the consumer landscape shifts we are using our competitive advantages to further strengthen our brand. One of our core growth strategies is to Double Down on the 3Ds (Delivery, Digital and Drive Thru). McDonald’s will accelerate technology innovation so 65M+ customers a day will experience a fast, easy experience, whether at one of our 25,000 and growing Drive thrus, through McDelivery, dine-in or takeaway. McDonald’s Global Technology is here to power tomorrow’s feel-good moments. That’s why you’ll find us at the forefront of transformative technology, exploring new and innovative ways to serve our millions of customers and spread happiness one delicious Hot Fudge Sundae-dipped fry at a time. Using AI, robotics and emerging tech, we’re digitizing the Golden Arches. Combine that with our unparalleled global scale, and we’re reshaping all areas of the business, industry and every community that is home to a McDonald’s restaurant. We face complex tech challenges every day. But that’s where our diverse and talented teams come in. They’re made up of the best and brightest from all over the globe, and they thrive in the space where feel-good meets fast-paced. Check out the McDonald’s   Global Technology Technical Blog  to learn how technology and our global team are directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy. Department Overview As a  Principal Platform Engineer in Global Technology , you are a  trusted partner and strategic leader  who helps craft the future of McDonald’s technology. You’ll define solutions to  complex business and technical challenges , influencing multiple teams across critical cloud platforms. You will be responsible for defining and leading the enterprise cloud strategy, architecture standards, and governance framework. This role serves as a technical visionary and strategic advisor, driving cloud adoption. Modernization, scalability, security and cost optimization across the organization. The Principal Platform Architect partners with Engineering, Security, DevOps and Business leaders to design resilient, secure and high performing cloud solutions aligned with enterprise objectives. Join McDonald’s and be part of a team that’s reimagining technology to create exceptional customer experiences  at a global scale! Duties Cloud Strategy & Architecture Leadership Define and maintain the enterprise cloud architecture roadmap. Establish cloud architecture standards, reference architectures, and design patterns. Lead cloud transformation and modernization initiatives (re-platforming, re-architecting, cloud-native adoption). Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend adoption strategies. Solution Design & Implementation  Design scalable, secure, highly available cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS). Architect hybrid and multi-cloud environments (e.g., GCP, AWS and Azure) Lead containerization and microservices architecture initiatives (e.g., Kubernetes, GKE, EKS) Ensure integration with enterprise systems and third-party services.   Security, Compliance & Governance  Define cloud security architecture and implement best practices. Ensure compliance with regulatory and data protection requirements. Establish governance models for cloud cost management, access control, and risk mitigation. Partner with cybersecurity teams on threat modeling and incident response planning.   DevOps & Automation  Promote Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. Design CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks. Optimize cloud performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.   Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement  Serve as a technical advisor to executive leadership. Mentor senior engineers and architects. Collaborate with product, data, and engineering teams to align cloud architecture with business goals. Lead architecture review boards and provide decision-making guidance. Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field. Ongoing learning to stay ahead of technological trends. 10+ years of experience in IT Architecture, with 5+ years focused on cloud architecture Proven experience leading enterprise-scale cloud transformations. Deep understanding of networking, distributed systems, security, and cloud-native design. Experience leading enterprise-scale solutions in a large organization with multiple business units. Technical Expertise: Strong expertise in AWS, Azure, or GCP. Experience with containerization, microservices, serverless architecture. Knowledge of DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with data architecture and integration patterns. Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) preferred. Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to  influence partners and align teams  around technical strategies. Strategic thinking and enterprise mindset Strong communication and executive presence Decision-making and problem-solving skills Influencing without authority Risk management and governance expertise A teammate who thrives in collaborative environments and fosters innovation. Proven track record to break down silos and create alignment across technical and business teams. Compensation Bonus Eligible: YES Long - Term Incentive: YES Benefits Eligible: YES Salary Range The expected salary range for this role is $195,371.00 - $244,214.00 per year The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors. Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance; a 401(k) plan; adoption assistance program; educational assistance program; flexible ways of working; and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO).  McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact  [email protected] . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 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