Senior Cloud Architect – Kubernetes

Humana

Senior Cloud Architect responsible for Kubernetes clusters on AKS and GKE at Humana. Collaborating with teams to deliver automated container orchestration solutions for enterprise product roadmap.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeLouisville • Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $129,300 - $177,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudITSMKubernetesServiceNowTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, implement, and support Kubernetes clusters on AKS and GKE, including upgrades, scaling, and day-2 operations
Engineer new Kubernetes capabilities and add-ons (e.g., Istio, ArgoCD, Velero, Cert Manager) based on evolving business requirements
Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management using Terraform, following Infrastructure-as-Code best practices
Integrate CI/CD pipelines (e.g., ArgoCD, GitHub Actions) to automate application deployments and operational workflows
Leverage ServiceNow for ITSM process integration, including incident, change, and request management
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure Kubernetes platforms meet product roadmap objectives, including high availability, security, compliance, and cost optimization
Enhance platform automation using AI/ML-based tools for monitoring, scaling, self-healing, and anomaly detection
Develop and maintain technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and runbooks
Participate in agile ceremonies and iterative delivery cycles; provide timely status updates and support sprint goals
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kubernetes workloads, networking (e.g., Istio Service Mesh), and integrations with enterprise services (e.g., Azure App Gateway, Akamai)
Mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years of hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters on AKS and GKE in production environments
Proficiency with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code workflows
Experience with GitHub for source control, code reviews, and workflow automation
Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools
Deep understanding of Kubernetes add-ons (e.g., Istio, ArgoCD, Velero, Cert Manager) and security practices (RBAC, TLS/mTLS)
Experience engineering and integrating automation solutions and AI/ML for cloud platforms
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated success delivering in agile, fast-paced, and cross-functional environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

KubernetesAKSGKETerraformCI/CDIstioArgoCDVeleroCert ManagerAI/ML

Soft Skills

troubleshootinganalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillscollaborationmentoringagile methodologiescontinuous improvementstatus updatescross-functional teamwork

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Engineeringrelated field degree