Architect and operationalize a Kubernetes platform(s) on AWS supporting multi-account, multi-region deployments aligned with AWS Well-Architected principles
Define platform capabilities including compute autoscaling, pod networking, network policies, load balancing, and storage drivers
Lead platform roadmap development and cross-functional alignment with architecture, security, FinOps, and product engineering
Define and own lifecycle management, patching, and performance tuning of worker nodes
Design and manage autoscaling groups, node pools, and lifecycle automation
Architect secure and scalable VPCs, subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, and security groups
Manage cluster-level settings including version upgrades, endpoint access, audit logging, and control plane integrations
Deploy and maintain cluster add-ons such as CoreDNS, kube-proxy, metrics server, and custom controllers
Define and enforce RBAC, network policies, pod security standards, and IAM roles for service accounts
Implement resource quotas, tagging strategies, and budget controls to support chargeback models and cost transparency
Drive standardization in tooling, automation, patching, and observability across Kubernetes clusters
Own SLAs, SLOs, incident response playbooks, and platform reliability engineering practices
Develop templates and automation to empower developers to build and run Kubernetes platform(s)
Build and maintain reusable service catalog products, CDK with Python, and CI/CD pipelines to support self-service infrastructure provisioning
Champion developer experience through clear interfaces, documentation, and onboarding support
Partner with architecture, security, FinOps, DevOps, and product teams to align platform capabilities with business outcomes

Requirements

10+ years of experience in cloud-native infrastructure
deep expertise in Kubernetes (e.g., Native, Amazon EKS and Amazon ECS)
proven track record of designing and operating production-grade Kubernetes platforms in multi-account AWS environments
strong proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (CDK with Python), AWS DevOps native CI/CD tooling, and observability stacks (e.g. CloudWatch)
experience implementing security controls, RBAC, and compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks)
demonstrated ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams and domains

Benefits

401k plan with employer match
flexible paid time off
holidays
parental leaves
life and disability insurance
health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

KubernetesAWSinfrastructure-as-codeCDK with PythonCI/CDobservabilityRBACsecurity controlsperformance tuningautoscaling

Soft skills

leadershipcross-functional alignmentinfluencedeveloper experiencedocumentationonboarding support

Certifications

CIS Benchmarks