University of California, San Francisco · 8 hours ago
Platform Architect
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $220K/yr
7+ years expThe University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading academic healthcare organization seeking a Platform Architect to enhance its technological capabilities. This role involves driving strategic direction, developing platform standards, and ensuring efficient IT infrastructure to support the university's mission.
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Hiring Manager
Ricardo Moran, RACS
Responsibilities
Drive the strategic direction and priorities of Platform Services within Infrastructure Services at UCSF
Enhance the innovative capabilities of server, storage, and database technologies
Identify business requirements, craft sophisticated designs and prototypes, and execute testing activities to shape a robust and scalable platform services architecture
Develop comprehensive platform standards, guidelines, and leading-edge practices
Champion UCSF’s platform vision and goals, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
Anticipate future technological trends and strategically align platform services to meet the evolving needs of the University
Ensure UCSF’s IT infrastructure is operable, secure, efficient, and effective in service of the University’s mission
Deliver exceptional information technology services comprehensively and consistently across customers and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, in one or more of the following fields: computer science, computer information systems, etc
7 to 10+ years Experience in one or more of the following fields: information technology, platform services, database administration, server and storage administration, infrastructure management or software engineering
Industry Certification in a Platform Services specialty (Cloud, Database, Servers, etc)
Expert knowledge of software, database, infrastructure, and platform services
Extensive expertise in database technologies such as Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MS Access, SimpleDB, and cloud database services
Advanced knowledge of SAN, NAS, DASD, Fiber Channel, and cloud storage environments
Advanced knowledge of software development using SOA principles with object-oriented programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++
Demonstrated experience with cloud platform automation and orchestration methodologies and tools
Demonstrated experience implementing next-generation platform solutions such as PaaS, cloud computing services, and serverless computing solutions that enable AI or machine learning
Extensive experience working in a project-based environment, including the ability to report on project status, evaluate project risks, and escalate project issues
Demonstrated experience using leading project management practices including schedule management, status reporting, and communication of project risks and issues
Proficiency with budget planning and management, business case development, and service management
Extensive experience working with the software development life cycle (SDLC) methodology
Demonstrated technology fluency with an understanding of industry and marketplace evolutions, vendor product offerings, and common and emerging platforms in use across the industry
Advanced written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate technical information and ideas to diverse community of colleagues and stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to establish and advance positive working relationships and a strong rapport with team members, stakeholders, and customers
Advanced organizational skills and ability to balance competing priorities and support concurrent projects
Strong demonstrated critical thinking skills; scopes solutions based on knowledge of available resources and timelines. Able to ask questions, gather information, evaluate options, and make decisions with integrity
Preferred
Advanced degree in one or more of the following fields: computer science, computer information systems, etc
Industry Standard Security Certification
Company
University of California, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco is an educational institution that focuses on medical courses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$52.45MKey Investors
California Institute for Regenerative MedicineBaldrick's FoundationNational Institute on Aging
2025-01-30Grant· $11.9M
2023-11-21Grant
2023-10-03Grant
Leadership Team
Pamela Hudson
Chief Operating Officer | Center for Digital Health Innovation
Jimmie Ye
Professor
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