- Act as a key advocate for Kubernetes architecture standards defined by the central platform team.
- Drive the implementation of Kubernetes best practices across multiple enterprise clusters.
- Collaborate closely with system architects and domain architects within different business streams.
- Challenge and refine existing architecture decisions to ensure alignment with enterprise‑wide guidelines.
- Optimize Kubernetes environments across both on‑premise infrastructure and Azure public cloud.
- Provide architectural leadership across distributed cluster environments (blocks and grids).
- Ensure consistency, scalability, and security of Kubernetes deployments across the organization.
- Facilitate alignment between platform engineering teams and domain‑specific architecture teams.
- 8+ years of overall IT experience, with strong exposure to cloud and container ecosystems.
- Deep expertise in Kubernetes architecture, design, and implementation at an enterprise level.
- Hands‑on experience working with both on‑premise infrastructure and Azure cloud environments.
- Proven experience in working with large‑scale, distributed cluster architectures.
- Strong understanding of containerization, orchestration, and microservices architecture.
- Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams including platform, DevOps, and architecture teams.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive architectural decisions in complex environments.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Influence and challenge senior architects and stakeholders in a constructive and strategic manner.
- Translate high‑level platform guidelines into practical, scalable Kubernetes solutions.
- Navigate complex enterprise environments with multiple clusters and architectural domains.
- Identify architectural gaps and drive continuous improvement in Kubernetes ecosystems.
- Balance standardization with flexibility across different business units and technical domains.
- Communicate effectively across technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Drive alignment and consensus in environments with competing priorities.
- Think strategically while also understanding hands‑on implementation challenges.
- Opportunity to work on large‑scale, enterprise‑grade Kubernetes environments.
- Exposure to both on‑premise and Azure cloud infrastructure ecosystems.
- A highly collaborative environment involving multiple architecture and platform teams.
- The chance to influence and shape enterprise‑wide Kubernetes standards and practices.
- Engagement in complex, high‑impact projects across different business domains.
- A role with strong visibility and strategic importance within the organization.
- Continuous learning opportunities in cloud‑native and container technologies
Salarisomschrijving
€80000 - €120000 monthly