
Senior Solutions Architect II, Kubernetes
DigitalOcean
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $150,000 - $182,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead hands-on Kubernetes migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions of workloads to Kubernetes environments.
- Analyze customers’ existing infrastructure and applications to design robust migration strategies.
- Implement Kubernetes architectures, taking ownership of the technical execution throughout the migration lifecycle.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex migration challenges, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
- Deep expertise in Kubernetes, container orchestration, and the cloud-native ecosystem.
- Software engineering experience 7 years+
- Design, plan, and review Kubernetes migration and modernization strategies tailored to specific use cases.
- Build detailed infrastructure diagrams and explain architectural decisions clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Partner with Technical Customer Success Managers and Account Managers to identify customer needs, define success plans, and ensure smooth migrations.
- Conduct hands-on technical workshops, proof of concepts, and demonstrations showcasing Kubernetes migration processes and cloud-native solutions.
- Offer tailored onboarding and migration assistance to guide customers through technical blockers and adoption challenges.
- Act as a trusted advisor, helping customers navigate technical complexities and adopt Kubernetes best practices.
- Collaborate with engineering and support teams to resolve technical escalations during migrations.
- Advocate for customer feedback to inform the development of new Kubernetes-related features and platform enhancements.
Requirements
- Extensive professional experience in cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and migration projects, or equivalent education.
- Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, container orchestration, and related cloud-native technologies.
- Strong foundational knowledge of Linux, distributed systems, and their application in cloud environments.
- Proven programming and scripting experience to support automation and migration processes.
- Prior experience in a pre-sales, technical consulting, or customer-facing role, with a focus on solving complex technical challenges.
- Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and fostering customer success.
- Demonstrated track record of developing effective technical solutions to address customer business challenges.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
- Highly motivated, with a proactive mindset and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Relevant certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).
- Proficiency in IaC tools like Terraform, Helm, or Ansible, and experience automating complex deployments.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonuses
- Stock options
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Local Employee Meetups
- Flexible time off policy
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
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Hard Skills & Tools
Kubernetescontainer orchestrationcloud-native technologiesLinuxdistributed systemsprogrammingscriptingautomationinfrastructure designmigration strategies
Soft Skills
customer successproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationproactive mindsetindependencetechnical consultingworkshop facilitationcustomer feedback advocacytechnical explanation
Certifications
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)