Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will lead the design and development of scalable, fault-tolerant platforms, leveraging Kubernetes, DevOps, and cloud/on-prem technologies. As the Sr. Principal Architect/Lead - Platform, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing our platform architecture. Your expertise in Kubernetes, DevOps automation, and distributed systems will be instrumental in building highly available, cost-efficient platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.
Responsibilities- Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, fault-tolerant platforms using Kubernetes and DevOps practices.
- Architect and optimize multi-tenant shared services, including databases, MQTT, cert-manager, Keycloak, and blob storage.
- Ensure real-world availability, fault tolerance, and cost efficiency of platform services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimize platform solutions.
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in platform architecture and design.
- Mentor and guide junior team members on platform-related matters.
- Document and communicate platform architecture and design decisions effectively.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform-related issues.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Qualifications- Extensive experience with Kubernetes deployment and cluster operations.
- Proficiency in DevOps code automation and GitOps workflows (ArgoCD).
- Deep understanding of distributed systems and experience operating them in production.
- Experience with vertical and horizontal scaling of applications and services.
- Strong knowledge of public cloud managed services (EKS, EC2, S3) and on-prem infrastructure equivalents.
- Expertise in networking, including L4/L7 load balancers.
- Ability to design and optimize multi-tenant shared services.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; PhD preferred.
About the TeamSome of our benefits in US:
- Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
- Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
The above benefits exclude students.
Disclaimer for US/CanadaNokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.
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