Cloud Architect – Kubernetes, Container Orchestration

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Multi-Cloud Kubernetes Architect to design, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters across multiple cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud computing, Kubernetes, and container orchestration, with a deep understanding of multi-cloud strategies and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architectural Design:

• Design scalable cloud architecture with Cost and Resource utilization in mind to manage lifecycle (Build, Operate and Decommission) of Kubernetes clusters across multiple cloud providers.
• Develop multi-cloud strategies to ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and cost optimization.
• Create architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and best practice guidelines.
• Implementation and Management:

• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Automate cluster provisioning, scaling, monitoring, and maintenance using CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure consistent and reliable cluster operations, including upgrades, patches, and backups.
• Security and Compliance:

• Implement robust security measures, including network policies, access controls, and encryption.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Performance Optimization:

• Monitor and optimize the performance of Kubernetes clusters and workloads.
• Implement resource allocation and autoscaling strategies to optimize cost and performance.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and provide solutions for improvement.
• Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to support application deployments and operations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Collaborate with cloud service providers to leverage new features and services.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Kubernetes, cloud computing, and container orchestration.
• Evaluate and integrate new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance the multi-cloud Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and increase efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Kubernetes Architect or similar role.
• Extensive experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration tools.
• In-depth knowledge of multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures and microservices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Knowledge of networking concepts and technologies.
• Strong knowledge on Container Networking Interface in Kubernetes

• Experience with managing User Identity across multiple cloud providers.

Good to have knowledge:

• Knowledge on Platforms to centrally manage Kubernetes Clusters running on multiple cloud (CAPI, Rancher ,EKS Anywhere, Google Anthos,)
• Experience with at least one or two CNI Plugins (Calico, Flannel, Weave)

Preferred Certifications:

• Certifications in Kubernetes (CKA, CKAD) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).