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Company

DigitalOcean · 3 hours ago

Senior Solutions Architect II (Kubernetes Migrations Specialist)

Boston

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $192K/yr

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead hands-on Kubernetes migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions of workloads to Kubernetes environments.

Analyze customers’ existing infrastructure and applications to design robust migration strategies.

Implement Kubernetes architectures, taking ownership of the technical execution throughout the migration lifecycle.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex migration challenges, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.

Deep expertise in Kubernetes, container orchestration, and the cloud-native ecosystem.

Design, plan, and review Kubernetes migration and modernization strategies tailored to specific use cases.

Build detailed infrastructure diagrams and explain architectural decisions clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Partner with Technical Customer Success Managers and Account Managers to identify customer needs, define success plans, and ensure smooth migrations.

Conduct hands-on technical workshops, proof of concepts, and demonstrations showcasing Kubernetes migration processes and cloud-native solutions.

Offer tailored onboarding and migration assistance to guide customers through technical blockers and adoption challenges.

Act as a trusted advisor, helping customers navigate technical complexities and adopt Kubernetes best practices.

Collaborate with engineering and support teams to resolve technical escalations during migrations.

Advocate for customer feedback to inform the development of new Kubernetes-related features and platform enhancements.

Qualification

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KubernetesCloud infrastructureContainer orchestrationLinuxDistributed systemsProgrammingScriptingTechnical consultingCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)TerraformHelmAnsibleCustomer success

Required

7+ years of software engineering experience

Extensive professional experience in cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and migration projects, or equivalent education

Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, container orchestration, and related cloud-native technologies

Strong foundational knowledge of Linux, distributed systems, and their application in cloud environments

Proven programming and scripting experience to support automation and migration processes

Prior experience in a pre-sales, technical consulting, or customer-facing role, with a focus on solving complex technical challenges

Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and fostering customer success

Demonstrated track record of developing effective technical solutions to address customer business challenges

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences

Highly motivated, with a proactive mindset and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Relevant certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

Proficiency in IaC tools like Terraform, Helm, or Ansible, and experience automating complex deployments

Benefits

Work from home stipend

Wellness allowance

Flexible time off policy

Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education

Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses

Equity compensation

Equity grants upon hire

Option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program

Company

DigitalOcean

Glassdoor

3.9

DigitalOcean provides a cloud platform to deploy, manage, and scale applications of any size.

Founded in 2012

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.digitalocean.com

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