Enterprise Kubernetes Architect (ID: 3690)

• Act as a key advocate for Kubernetes architecture standards defined by the central platform team.
• Drive the implementation of Kubernetes best practices across multiple enterprise clusters.
• Collaborate closely with system architects and domain architects within different business streams.
• Challenge and refine existing architecture decisions to ensure alignment with enterprise-wide guidelines.
• Optimize Kubernetes environments across both on-premise infrastructure and Azure public cloud.
• Provide architectural leadership across distributed cluster environments (blocks and grids).
• Ensure consistency, scalability, and security of Kubernetes deployments across the organization.
• Facilitate alignment between platform engineering teams and domain-specific architecture teams.

• 8+ years of overall IT experience, with strong exposure to cloud and container ecosystems.
• Deep expertise in Kubernetes architecture, design, and implementation at an enterprise level.
• Hands-on experience working with both on-premise infrastructure and Azure cloud environments.
• Proven experience in working with large-scale, distributed cluster architectures.
• Strong understanding of containerization, orchestration, and microservices architecture.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including platform, DevOps, and architecture teams.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive architectural decisions in complex environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

You should possess the ability to:

• Influence and challenge senior architects and stakeholders in a constructive and strategic manner.
• Translate high-level platform guidelines into practical, scalable Kubernetes solutions.
• Navigate complex enterprise environments with multiple clusters and architectural domains.
• Identify architectural gaps and drive continuous improvement in Kubernetes ecosystems.
• Balance standardization with flexibility across different business units and technical domains.
• Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Drive alignment and consensus in environments with competing priorities.
• Think strategically while also understanding hands-on implementation challenges.

What we bring to the table:

• Opportunity to work on large-scale, enterprise-grade Kubernetes environments.
• Exposure to both on-premise and Azure cloud infrastructure ecosystems.
• A highly collaborative environment involving multiple architecture and platform teams.
• The chance to influence and shape enterprise-wide Kubernetes standards and practices.
• Engagement in complex, high-impact projects across different business domains.
• A role with strong visibility and strategic importance within the organization.
• Continuous learning opportunities in cloud-native and container technologies