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# Enterprise Kubernetes Architect (ID: 3690)

- **Company:** Stafide
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Microservices
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobbird.com/nl/vacature/25383501-enterprise-kubernetes-architect-id-3690

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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.


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