Kubernetes Platform Architect
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 (customer-facing, solution design & validation)
Builds
vKS solutions on VMware Cloud Foundation for enterprise customers
Domain
Cloud-native platforms, Kubernetes, VMware infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise IT architecture, application modernization, cloud-native platforms, Kubernetes distributions (EKS, AKS, RH OCP/OPP, Rancher), VMware Cloud Foundation (vSphere, vSAN, NSX), solution design, proof-of-concept execution, prescriptive guidance on CI-CD integration, DevOps scalability, security, disaster recovery, reference architecture development, executive-level technical presentation
Preferred skills
Thought leadership, vertical specialization in Telco/FSI, LATAM geo specialization
Technologies
vKS, VCF, vSphere, vSAN, NSX, EKS, AKS, RH OCP/OPP, Rancher, AWS, Azure, Red Hat
Responsibilities
Lead technical discovery sessions, workshops, and proof-of-concepts; Partner with sales to develop customer proposals; Provide prescriptive guidance on Kubernetes adoption and DevOps requirements; Build and share reference architectures and technical assets; Deliver technical presentations to diverse audiences; Collaborate with product management to influence roadmap direction
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with customer-facing responsibilities