[Remote] Sr. Platform Engineering Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. The Senior Platform Engineering Consultant role blends senior-level consulting, technical advisory, and delivery leadership, serving as a trusted advisor to client executives and engineering leaders.ResponsibilitiesServe as the lead platform engineering consultant on assigned strategic accounts; act as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and platform leaders on cloud-native, DevOps, and developer-experience strategyPartner with Sales, Account Management, and Trace3 architects to shape pursuits, develop proposals, statements of work (SOWs), and level-of-effort (LOE) estimates, and close opportunities; consistently contribute to revenue growth and portfolio margin targetsDrive business development in partnership with Sales and account teams; serve as a leader for go-to-market (GTM) strategy and execution for platform engineering pursuitsIdentify high-priority business use cases and translate them into actionable platform engineering roadmaps, investment cases, and target operating modelsInfluence executive stakeholders through compelling presentations, workshops, and proof-of-concept demonstrationsIdentify and pursue opportunities to expand engagements into adjacent Trace3 services (cloud, application development, data/AI, security, managed services)Contribute to the ongoing development and maturation of Trace3's Digital Consulting Platform Engineering offerings, frameworks, and go-to-market (GTM) collateralDevelop enterprise platform engineering strategies and operating models aligned to client business outcomes; guide 'build vs buy' decisions and align solution, integration, and developer-experience architectures with non-functional requirementsAdvise clients on agentic AI solutions (AI Native Development Experience with agentic solutions including agentic platforms, orchestrating agents and sub-agents to run projects, AI in SRE/RCA/observability, AI in CI/CD, and other agentic solutions within the cloud native solutions space, etc), Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs), Kubernetes platforms, CI/CD modernization, DevSecOps, observability, and platform automationDesign platform reference architectures, golden paths, and paved-road patterns that improve developer productivity, reliability, and security postureProvide thought leadership on emerging trends in cloud-native technologies, platform engineering, automation, and observability; bring point-of-view to clients on the partner and tooling ecosystemLead organizational change management, adoption planning, and platform team operating-model design to drive measurable value realizationLead complex, cross-functional platform engineering programs covering platform build-out, migration, modernization, and operational maturitySet delivery methodology, governance, success criteria, and quality gates; orchestrate Trace3 architects, engineers, product owners, and client resources across multiple workstreamsOwn scope, schedule, budget, RAID, dependencies, and decision facilitation; produce executive dashboards and transparent status reporting on benefits, risks, and spendCollaborate closely with client sponsors and engineering leadership to ensure technical decisions align to enterprise objectives and constraints (including regulated environments where applicable)Interface and partner with external business customers and internal sales teams and business units to ensure clear communication, alignment on objectives, and successful project implementationSkillsMinimum of Bachelor's degree, preferably Master's degree, in Business, IT, Computer Science, Quantitative Methods, Data Science, or related fieldMinimum of 8 years of work experience in pre-sales or management consultingMinimum of 2 years of experience in one or more industries (e.g., healthcare, financial services, technology, manufacturing, etc.)Practical knowledge and pre-sales experience selling AI and agentic solutions within the Platform Engineering/AI Native Developer Experience spaceTeam oriented and collaborative working style, with clients and colleaguesDemonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage other consultants to achieve project objectives and deliver successful projectsHighly organized, detail-oriented, excellent time management skills and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume, and evolving work environmentExcellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills with an ability to present technical issues to executives and non-technical audienceStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.)Experience in an Agile environmentBenefitsComprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term DisabilityCompetitive CompensationTraining and development programsMajor offices stocked with snacks and beveragesCollaborative and cool cultureWork-life balance and generous paid time offCompany OverviewTrace3 is a technology consultancy that provides IT strategies, business transformation solutions, and services for the clients. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://trace3.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipTrace3 has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 9 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.