Enterprise Kubernetes Architect (ID: 3690)

As an Enterprise Kubernetes Architect, you will: 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. What You Bring to the Table: 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 Let’s Connect Want to discuss this opportunity in more detail? Feel free to reach out. Recruiter: Aswin Dhanvandhar Phone: +31 20 369 0609 ; Extn :141 Email: aswin.d@stafide.nl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aswin-dhanvandhar/