1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Experience : 15 to 20 yrs share resume to kumaran@ We're on the hunt for a Kubernetes Solution Architect to lead cutting-edge infrastructure design and implementation across bare metal and cloud environments . This role demands deep hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, CNI, Rancher, and Linux systems. You'll drive innovation and resilience at scale in a collaborative, agile environment. Architect & deploy secure, scalable Kubernetes platforms on bare metal & cloud. Lead design reviews, test strategies, and deployment planning. Create clear architecture docs using C4, UML, and sequence diagrams. Ensure high availability, observability & security across distributed systems. Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and product teams in Agile workflows. Job Title: Kubernetes Solution Architect Location: Irvine, CA / Portland, OR / Seattle, WA Type: C2C or W2 | Level: Senior / Architect Experience : 15 to 20 yrs share resume to kumaran@ Role Overview: We're on the hunt for a Kubernetes Solution Architect to lead cutting-edge infrastructure design and implementation across bare metal and cloud environments . This role demands deep hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, CNI, Rancher, and Linux systems. You'll drive innovation and resilience at scale in a collaborative, agile environment. Key Responsibilities: Architect & deploy secure, scalable Kubernetes platforms on bare metal & cloud. Lead design reviews, test strategies, and deployment planning. Create clear architecture docs using C4, UML, and sequence diagrams. Ensure high availability, observability & security across distributed systems. Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and product teams in Agile workflows. Must-Have Skills: Expert Kubernetes knowledge - APIs, architecture, operations. Bare metal K8s deployments - LXC/LXD, Podman, K3s, etc. Strong Linux, KVM/QEMU, networking & storage foundations. Deep CNI experience - Calico, Cilium, Multus, eBPF. Solid CSI know-how - Ceph, GlusterFS, Longhorn. DevOps & CI/CD tools - GitLab, Helm, ArgoCD, Prometheus. Proven troubleshooting of Kubernetes infra & workloads. Bonus Skills (Nice-to-Have): Cloud-native Kubernetes (especially AWS). Rancher (strongly preferred), Portainer, Rafay. Knowledge of Kubernetes Operator patterns. Strong documentation & cross-team communication. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Qualmission LLC by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for Solutions Architect roles. Startup Solutions Architect, AWS Startups Irvine, CA $118,200.00-$204,300.00 1 week ago Santa Ana, CA $145,000.00-$193,325.00 2 days ago Santa Ana, CA $214,755.84-$310,202.88 1 month ago 10575 - Sr. Application/Solution Architect Costa Mesa, CA $142,300.00-$189,200.00 1 day ago Senior Practice Manager - Data Engineering Irvine, CA $180,300.00-$308,000.00 1 week ago Irvine, CA $187,000.00-$265,000.00 5 days ago Director, Technology (Menu & Integrations) Santa Ana, CA $167,032.32-$226,686.72 1 month ago Field Solutions Architect III, Generative AI, Google Cloud Irvine, CA $177,000.00-$263,000.00 2 days ago Distinguished Architect - Solutions Architect| Solutions Architect (Enterprise Networking) Principal Solutions Architect, Strategic Accounts Santa Ana, CA $145,000.00-$193,325.00 1 week ago Solutions Architect, Financial Services (FSI) - US Insurance Solutions Architect | Databricks/Microsoft Fabric (Remote) We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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