Domain Architect

You will be the cloud domain architect and and lead the design and evolution of Openshift, cloud and large-scale Kubernetes-based platforms , working at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and strategy.

This role goes beyond defining solutions — you will drive how platforms are built, scaled, and operated , partnering closely with engineering teams while influencing key technical decisions across domains.

You’ll play a central role in pushing forward a Kubernetes-first, cloud-native vision , ensuring systems meet the highest standards of resilience, scalability, and performance , while remaining pragmatic and production-ready.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Own and drive the architecture of Openshift, Kubernetes-based platforms, from design to real-world production
• Translate complex business and product needs into clear, scalable technical solutions (HLD/LLD)
• Set direction and best practices across cloud-native, containerized environments
• Act as a technical leader, influencing decisions and guiding engineering teams
• Support teams on implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting in production
• Continuously improve platform capabilities across CI/CD, observability, and security, ISTIO

Key Skills And Experience

• Senior-level architect with strong experience designing and running cloud-native distributed systems at scale, with deep expertise in Openshift, Docker and Kubernetes in production environments
• Combines hands-on technical depth with strategic thinking, comfortable in complex environments where performance, reliability, and scalability are critical
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native architectures, hands on experience in Openshift with troubleshooting knowledge, ISTIO
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices at scale
• Solid understanding of CI/CD (ideally GitOps), Linux, networking, and security
• Proven ability to influence technical decisions and lead through expertise
• Exposure to telecom platforms, service mesh, observability tools, or infrastructure as code is a plus

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