Devops architect

AKS Dev Ops ArchitectPositions: 1Experience: 15+ yearsShift Timing: Flexible (willing to work in shifts)Notice Period: Immediate to 15 daysJob Description: Dev Ops Architect – Subject Matter Expert (SME) in AKS &AzurePosition SummaryWe are seeking a Dev Ops Architect with Subject Matter Expertise in Azure KubernetesService (AKS) to design, implement, and optimize our enterprise-grade cloud-nativeinfrastructure. This role will be hands-on with architecture and automation while alsoproviding strategic direction on AKS adoption, Dev Ops tooling, and cloud-native bestpractices.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & Strategy• Define the end-to-end architecture for AKS-based workloads in Azure.• Design multi-environment, multi-region AKS architectures for high availability anddisaster recovery.• Establish best practices for container orchestration, scaling, and governance in AKS.• Advise on cost optimization strategies for AKS and related Azure resources.Azure & AKS Expertise• Architect and provision AKS clusters with features like:- Cluster and node pool autoscaling- Private cluster configuration- Network isolation using Azure CNI / Kubenet- Managed identities and Azure AD integration• Integrate AKS with supporting Azure services:- Azure Monitor- Managed Prometheus & Grafana- Azure Container Registry (ACR)- Azure Key VaultDev Ops & Automation• Design Infrastructure as Code solutions with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates for AKSprovisioning.• Implement Git Ops workflows (e.g., Argo CD, Flux) for automated deployments.• Define CI/CD architecture using Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions, or Jenkins for AKSworkloads.Security & Compliance• Architect RBAC and Azure AD security models for AKS access.• Integrate security scanning for container images and Kubernetes workloads.• Ensure alignment with compliance frameworks and governance policies.Monitoring, Logging, & Observability• Architect observability solutions using:- Azure Monitor- Managed Prometheus- Container Insights- Grafana• Establish automated alerting, anomaly detection, and incident response playbooks.Required Qualifications• 10+ years in Dev Ops, Cloud Architecture, or related roles.• 5+ years hands-on Azure experience, with deep AKS expertise.• Strong technical expertise in:- Kubernetes architecture & troubleshooting- Azure networking (VNet, NSG, Private Link)- Ia C tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)- Container security and governance• Proven ability to design and deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective AKS solutions.Preferred Qualifications• Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).• Experience with service mesh architectures (Istio, Linkerd, OSM).• Familiarity with multi-cluster management tools (Azure Arc, Fleet).• Experience in workload migration to AKS.Soft Skills• Strong communication and presentation skills for both technical and business audiences.• Ability to lead design workshops and architecture reviews.• Strategic problem-solver with hands-on implementation skills.Location• Chennai• Travel: Limited, as required for project delivery.