Kubernetes Platform Architect (India, Bangalore, Remote))
Core
Act as a trusted advisor for enterprise customers, guiding them through the design, validation, and deployment of VMware Kubernetes Service (vKS) solutions on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
Role type
Senior IC Application Engineer (Kubernetes/Cloud Platform)
Builds
Reference architectures, deployment patterns, and technical assets for enterprise modernization
Domain
Cloud-native platforms, Kubernetes, VMware Cloud Foundation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Kubernetes, containers, VMware Cloud Foundation (vSphere, vSAN, NSX), enterprise IT architecture, application modernization, DevOps/CI-CD integration, scalability, security, disaster recovery
Preferred skills
Cloud-native or public cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP, Red Hat OpenShift)
Responsibilities
Lead technical discovery sessions, workshops, and proof-of-concepts; Partner with sales to develop customer proposals; Provide prescriptive guidance on Kubernetes adoption and operational transformation; Build and share reference architectures; Deliver technical presentations to diverse audiences; Collaborate with product management to influence roadmap direction
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with customer-facing responsibilities