Kubernetes Platform Architect
Core
Design, validate, and deploy VMware Kubernetes Service (vKS) solutions on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) for enterprise customers to accelerate modernization.
Role type
Senior IC application engineer (Kubernetes/Cloud)
Builds
vKS solutions on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
Domain
Cloud infrastructure / Kubernetes / Enterprise IT
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Kubernetes expertise, container orchestration, VMware Cloud Foundation (vSphere, vSAN, NSX), enterprise IT architecture, application modernization, cloud-native platforms, technical discovery, proof-of-concept design, reference architecture creation, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Certifications in cloud-native or public cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, Red Hat OpenShift)
Technologies
Kubernetes, VMware Cloud Foundation, vSphere, vSAN, NSX, AWS, Azure, GCP, Red Hat OpenShift
Responsibilities
Guide enterprise customers through design, validation, and deployment of vKS solutions; lead technical discovery sessions, workshops, and proof-of-concepts; partner with sales to develop customer proposals; provide prescriptive guidance on Kubernetes adoption and DevOps/CI-CD integration; build and share reference architectures and deployment patterns; deliver technical presentations to diverse audiences; collaborate with product management and engineering to influence roadmap direction
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC