Architect Advanced

Job DescriptionSkill Role Grade LocationMicroservice, AKS Engineer Level 6 or 7Position OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Kubernetes and Microservices Engineer to design, scale, and manage our core infrastructure. You will lead the deployment, automation, and optimization of our cloud-native platforms. This role focuses heavily on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), complex cloud networking, and high-availability traffic management.Key Responsibilities Cluster Management: Design, deploy, monitor, and manage enterprise-grade AKS clusters. Traffic Engineering: Analyze and configure complex networking layers and advanced traffic management solutions. System Optimization: Ensure system reliability, security, compliance, and multi-region scalability. CI/CD Automation: Build and maintain robust automation pipelines for seamless application deployment. Architectural Leadership: Define Kubernetes best practices, architectural patterns, and core primitive usage.Required Qualifications Kubernetes Expertise: 7+ years of hands-on experience with containerization and production Kubernetes management. Azure & AKS Focus: 3+ years of specialized experience designing and configuring Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Deep Architectural Knowledge: Expert-level understanding of Kubernetes architecture, objects, and core primitives. Advanced Networking: Robust analytical skills in traffic management within complex, multi-layered network topologies. Automation & Ops: Proven track record implementing continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and proactive cluster monitoring. Advance Traffic Management: Robust Traffic Management analytical skills. Experience with AKS configuration and management within and across complex networking layersPreferred Skills CNCF Certifications (CKA, CKAD, or CKS). Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Bicep. Familiarity with service meshes (Istio, Linkerd) and GitOps workflows (ArgoCD, Flux).Other detailsSalary range $90000 to $173500Equal opportunity Employer:Mphasis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical conditions military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders.VEVRAA Federal Contractor.We request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.