Sr Platform Architect

Sr Platform Architect Job Description: 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 This opportunity is part of the Global Technology Infrastructure & Operations team (GTIO), where our mission is to deliver modern and relevant technology that supports the way McDonald’s works. We provide outstanding foundational technology products and services including Global Networking, Cloud, End User Computing, and IT Service Management. It’s our goal to always provide an engaging, relevant, and simple experience for our customers. The Senior Architect – Edge Platforms t is a key member of the Edge Solution Delivery team within Global Technology Infrastructure & Operations. This role is responsible for architecting, evolving, and optimizing the Edge Computing Platform that supports McDonald’s global restaurant technology ecosystem. You will lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and resilient platform capabilities, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security standards, and business objectives. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned technology leader to shape the future of infrastructure and operations across McDonald’s global footprint. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Lead the architectural design and evolution of Edge platform capabilities, ensuring scalability, modularity, fault tolerance, and operational readiness — with a focus on maintainability, observability, and ease of support. Define and drive platform strategy, standards, and roadmaps in collaboration with engineering, security, and product teams. Architect hybrid Edge-cloud solutions integrating with GCP and Google Distributed Cloud (GDC). Oversee platform feature development, CI/CD pipeline architecture, and automation frameworks. Guide the implementation of zero-touch provisioning, disaster recovery, and high availability strategies. Architect solutions that are not only scalable and secure but also operable by platform and support teams, ensuring maintainability, observability, and ease of troubleshooting in production environments. Evaluate emerging technologies, conduct PoCs, and lead feasibility studies to inform platform decisions. Collaborate with hardware teams on sizing, provisioning, and performance optimization of Edge infrastructure. Mentor platform engineers and architects, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. Ensure platform observability, compliance, and alignment with enterprise security standards. Encourage architectural consistency and collaboration among cross-functional teams. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience. 10+ years of experience in platform architecture, infrastructure engineering, or related fields. 5+ years of experience architecting and deploying Edge computing or hybrid cloud solutions. Deep expertise in cloud platforms (GCP, AWS), including IaaS, PaaS, and container orchestration (Kubernetes, GKE). Strong background in CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Harness) and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform). Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V) and hyperconverged infrastructure. Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (Python, Go, PowerShell, Bash). Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger, Datadog, New Relic). Knowledge of software-defined storage, data replication, and disaster recovery strategies. Strong understanding of cloud security principles and compliance frameworks. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. GCP or AWS certification preferred Compensation Bonus Eligible: Yes Long - Term Incentive: Yes Benefits Eligible: Yes Salary Range The expected salary range for this role is $152,678 - $190,847 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. Competencies Execution Proficiency Background & Values Strategic Proficiency Building Blocks Talent Proficiency Additional Information: Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, 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). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.  Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance. Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan. 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 mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. 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. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment. Job Details Categories Platform Architecture Corporate Job title Sr Platform Architect Date Posted 11/11/2025 Location(s) Chicago, IL, 60607, US Job ID 2467

Salary : $152,678 - $190,847