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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Enterprise kubernetes architect (id: 3690) - **Company:** Stafide - **Location:** Amstelveen, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Microservices - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://clk.platform.jobster.com/?at=1786094848&b=&c=df29ac45-dcb8-4fd9-bc87-9df19656aaad&co=29647213-7bcc-4728-9247-ec036d531ce5&cu=9d19ad1d-25d0-4b84-a20f-8340b86a47b4&cw=7&dt=o&fc=a&gc=a&i=9698d2ee-bc92-42d1-9cc9-408fa7011225&ic=NL&mf=c&p=47b4ebce-5907-42d5-9b5e-b30908a42d08&pm=c&po=5f8e30d1-709e-45e1-83c8-a466772a8ebf&pr=1r&r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobleads.com%2Fregistration%2Fjob%3FcampaignId%3D118%26jmId%3D2377%26jobId%3De4ee7c726cd6428c3ca31616ae5f424f1%26jobLocation%3D1786755427%26utm_campaign%3Djobs%26utm_content%3Djobmarket-id%253D2377%257Clandingpage-id%253Dn%252Fa%257Cjob-id%253D4ee7c726cd6428c3ca31616ae5f424f1%257Cjob-workarea%253D08-08%257Cjob-hierarchy%253D4%257Cjob-salary-benchmark%253D5%257Cjob-industry%253D%257Cjob-location%253Damsterdam%257Cjobtitle%253Denterprise-kubernetes-architect-%2528id%253A-3690%2529%26utm_medium%3Djob-external%26utm_source%3Djobster%257Cr-jb%257C__Liplyn%2BIG__%257Cc-nl&s=mp&t=cl&u=ip-c96c6b498870b75e67af1437c04c5e8c&v=1a85550d-3fbc-4872-970a-d193a4a75897&sig=2877506f23b6ed871e4caea62ff1b077981e78e1ab2e84b9ab1b15c2 ## 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., * 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. ## Related Videos - [Microservices: how to get started with Spring Boot and Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/242-microservices-how-to-get-started-with-spring-boot-and-kubernetes) - [Mastering Kubernetes – Beginner Edition](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/530-mastering-kubernetes-beginner-edition) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [From Factory Floor to Kubernetes Core: Building an Edge Platform One Step at a Time](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1415-from-factory-floor-to-kubernetes-core-building-an-edge-platform-one-step-at-a-time) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)