Kubernetes Platform Architect
Core
Drive enterprise adoption of modern Kubernetes platforms and cloud-native application environments by designing, validating, and deploying enterprise-grade Kubernetes solutions within VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments.
Role type
Senior IC Kubernetes Platform Architect (Customer-facing)
Builds
Enterprise-grade Kubernetes solutions, reference architectures, and best practices for cloud-native modernization
Domain
Cloud-native infrastructure, Kubernetes, VMware Cloud Foundation
Required skills
Kubernetes architecture, VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), vSphere, vSAN, NSX, container technologies, application modernization, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, solution architecture, technical consulting
Preferred skills
AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Red Hat OpenShift certifications
Technologies
Kubernetes, VMware Cloud Foundation, vSphere, vSAN, NSX, AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenShift
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted technical advisor to enterprise customers guiding design and deployment of Kubernetes solutions; Lead technical discovery sessions, architecture workshops, and proof-of-concept engagements; Advise customers on Kubernetes adoption strategies and workload migration; Provide architectural recommendations for scalability, security, and high availability; Partner with sales teams to develop technical proposals and solution strategies; Develop and share reference architectures and technical documentation; Deliver technical presentations to diverse audiences including executives and IT leaders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic customer engagement
