DigitalOcean

Senior Solutions Architect, Kubernetes

DigitalOcean

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: TexasUnited States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $182,000 per year

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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
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Local Employee Meetups
  • Flexible time off policy
  • Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses
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Hard Skills & Tools
Kubernetescontainer orchestrationcloud-native technologiesLinuxdistributed systemsprogrammingscriptingautomationinfrastructure designmigration strategies
Soft Skills
customer successproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationproactive mindsetindependencetechnical consultingcustomer experiencetechnical escalation resolutiontrusted advisor
Certifications
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)