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The Kubernetes Migration Technical Lead is a senior engineering role responsible for leading container platform and Kubernetes migration initiatives to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). This role oversees container modernization strategy, CI/CD integration, ingress and networking architecture, workload migration, and operational readiness.
In addition, the role operates within a managed services environment, providing advanced (L4) technical support for complex escalations while ensuring service stability, performance, and continuous improvement across cloud-native platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Kubernetes Migration Leadership & Strategy
- Lead end-to-end Kubernetes and container platform migration initiatives to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Define container modernization strategies including replatforming and microservices adoption.
- Oversee migration lifecycle including assessment, design, deployment, validation, cutover, and stabilization.
- Ensure technical integrity and governance of container migration workstreams.
- Define best practices for container architecture, scalability, resilience, and security.
- Collaborate with application teams, DevOps, and stakeholders to align migration outcomes with business objectives.
Container Platform Architecture & Engineering
- Design and implement AKS environments, including cluster architecture, networking, and ingress configurations.
- Oversee containerization using Docker and Kubernetes best practices.
- Manage deployment strategies using Helm charts, YAML manifests, and GitOps approaches.
- Define and implement observability, logging, and monitoring frameworks.
- Drive adoption of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation practices.
CI/CD & DevOps Integration
- Lead integration of CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.) for containerized workloads.
- Ensure automated build, test, and deployment processes for Kubernetes environments.
- Promote DevOps best practices and continuous delivery models.
Advanced Technical Support & Operations
- Work independently to resolve escalated incidents and service requests within SLA timelines.
- Provide fourth-level support for complex Kubernetes, container, and cloud-related issues.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes.
- Act as escalation point for critical business-impacting incidents.
- Proactively identify issues and drive preventive measures.
Service Delivery & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure delivery of contracted managed services outcomes and operational excellence.
- Support, track, and document change implementation activities.
- Drive automation initiatives to optimize operations and reduce manual effort.
- Conduct quality audits and improve service delivery processes.
- Support disaster recovery planning and operational readiness for container platforms.
Stakeholder Management & Team Leadership
- Engage with stakeholders across business and IT functions.
- Mentor and coach L1–L3 engineers and Kubernetes engineers, building team capability.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including cloud, networking, security, and DevOps.
- Support project delivery activities alongside operational responsibilities.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 8–12 years of overall infrastructure/platform engineering experience.
- Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Azure container platforms.
- Strong expertise in:
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Kubernetes administration and architecture
- Docker and containerization
- Helm charts and ingress controllers
- CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep, etc.)
- Observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, etc.)
- Proven experience in enterprise container platform migration projects.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across cloud-native environments.
Key Competencies :
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in complex, high-pressure environments.
- Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Customer-focused mindset with commitment to service excellence.
- Ability to lead and influence cross-functional technical teams.
Qualifications and Certifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Preferred certifications:
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) / CKAD
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Developer Associate
- DevOps certifications (Azure DevOps, GitHub, etc.)
- Additional cloud-native and container certifications are advantageous.
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