Lead Kubernetes Architect

• Lead and manage the design and implementation of Kubernetes platforms and applications.
• Design, deploy, and administer Kubernetes clusters and related technologies according to best practices and internal business requirements
• Design and implement Kubernetes automation and orchestration for CI/CD pipelines.
• Build and manage containerized application platforms, enabling developers to deploy and scale applications in a consistent, reliable, and secure way
• Optimize resource utilization, application performance, and availability through effective monitoring, alerting, and metrics collection
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, security, and dev teams) to build and maintain a robust and scalable Kubernetes infrastructure
• Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and best practices for Kubernetes clusters, container image deployments, and related technologies
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other team members and contribute to the growth of the engineering community.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, deployment, scaling, and maintenance
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Helm, etc.), container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Nomad, Mesos, etc.), and related tools and technologies (Prometheus, Grafana, Jenkins, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Linux and related technologies (systemd, iptables, network namespaces, etc.) and scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.)
• Experience with cloud infrastructure platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their APIs
• Experience with automation and infrastructure-as-code tools (Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation)