Service K8s/IaaS Architect

Posted 16 August 2024
Salary Negotiable
LocationBerlin
Job type Contract
Discipline Data & Analytics
ReferenceBBBH36895
ContactJosie Green

Job description


Location: Berlin, Hybrid
Employment Type: Contract


About the Company:
Conexus are working with a leading company at the forefront of innovation and technology - we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Kubernetes Architect to drive the design and implementation of scalable, modular, and secure service architectures within an advanced Kubernetes environment.


Position Overview:
As a Senior Kubernetes Architect, you will collaborate closely with product owners, architects, and other internal stakeholders to define and develop robust service architectures. You will translate high-level requirements into detailed, scalable designs, create proofs of concept (POCs), and guide the engineering team through implementation. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that the Kubernetes-based services are efficient, secure, and aligned with business needs.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with product owners and architects to gather and clarify requirements, translating them into well-defined service architectures for PRM and SME within the service framework.
  • Develop modular, scalable, and maintainable technical designs based on these requirements, documenting and maintaining them throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Create POCs to validate the feasibility and functionality of your designs, integrating relevant system components and new developments.
  • Support the engineering team by refining designs and incorporating insights gained from POCs, ensuring that designs are clear and executable.
  • Assist the DevOps team with architecture and design-related questions during implementation, ensuring best practices are followed.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for all developed services, fostering collaboration within the Service Product Line and other teams.
  • Work with security teams to ensure that Kubernetes security best practices are adhered to and vulnerabilities are addressed.


Qualifications:

  • Strong experience in software and distributed system development with the ability to design and build POCs swiftly.
  • Deep understanding of CI/CD workflows, IaC, and GitOps tools.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one public cloud platform and Kubernetes administration, including upgrade and migration (in self-managed clusters).
  • Proficiency in Cloud-Native technologies, Kubernetes-related tooling, and architecture patterns like microservices, event sourcing, and load throttling.
  • Experience with major Kubernetes platforms such as Rancher, OpenShift, Tanzu, or MKE, including implementing Kubernetes cluster provisioning via CAPI.
  • Strong understanding of container technology and Kubernetes networking, as well as experience with Service Mesh technologies.
  • Excellent documentation, communication, and troubleshooting skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach.



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