Senior Platform Architect – Kubernetes
Job Title: Senior Platform Architect – Kubernetes Location: Remote, USA Type: Contract Visa: Open
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Platform Architect – Kubernetes to lead the design, scaling, and governance of our hybrid and cloud-native container platforms. In this role, you will architect secure, multi-tenant environments spanning on-premises Kubernetes and Microsoft Azure AKS, while pioneering AI-enabled platform engineering practices. If you have a passion for automation, robust platform security, and building developer-friendly internal platforms, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain high-availability on-premises Kubernetes clusters, including lifecycle management, upgrades, networking, storage, security, and deep troubleshooting. Architect and manage enterprise-grade Kubernetes environments on Microsoft Azure (AKS). Drive multi-tenant Kubernetes strategies, implement container hardening best practices, and integrate AI-enabled platform engineering practices. Champion platform automation via Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), GitOps, and advanced CI/CD pipelines. Standardize tooling and practices using Helm, FluxCD, Prometheus, Grafana, and modern observability stacks. Establish architectural standards, security guidelines, and scalability frameworks across both on-premises and cloud platforms. Leverage a deep background in Linux, containerization, core networking, IAM/RBAC, and 24/7 production operations. Must-Have Qualifications Extensive hands-on architecture and engineering experience with on-premises Kubernetes (high-availability cluster design, upgrades, networking, storage, security, observability, and troubleshooting). Strong, demonstrable experience designing and managing Microsoft Azure AKS. Deep expertise in multi-tenant Kubernetes environments, container hardening, and AI-enabled platform engineering practices. Strong experience with platform automation using Terraform/IaC, GitOps, CI/CD, and ecosystem tools such as Helm, FluxCD, Prometheus, and Grafana. Proven ability to design secure, scalable Kubernetes platforms and establish standards across both on-premises and cloud environments. Strong background in Linux administration, containerization, networking, IAM/RBAC, and production operations.
Nice-to-Have
Qualifications Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GKE). Experience supporting AI/ML or GPU-based workloads on Kubernetes. Professional certifications such as CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator), CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer), or other relevant cloud certifications. Chandan Singh Technical Recruiter Global Applications Solution LLC (USA) 📞 USA: +1 | 📱 WhatsApp: +91 📧