AKS DevOps Architect_Full-Time_Chennai
Job Tittle : AKS DevOps Architect
Job Type : Full-Time
Experience : 15+ years
Location : Chennai
Travel : Limited, as required for project delivery.
Shift Timing : Flexible (willing to work in shifts)
Job Description :
We are seeking a DevOps Architect with Subject Matter Expertise in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to design, implement, and optimize our enterprise-grade cloud-native infrastructure. This role will be hands-on with architecture and automation while also providing strategic direction on AKS adoption, DevOps tooling, and cloud-native best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Strategy
- Define the end-to-end architecture for AKS-based workloads in Azure.
- Design multi-environment, multi-region AKS architectures for high availability and disaster 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 autoscalingPrivate cluster configurationNetwork isolation using Azure CNI / KubenetManaged identities and Azure AD integrationIntegrate AKS with supporting Azure services :Azure MonitorManaged Prometheus & GrafanaAzure Container Registry (ACR)Azure Key VaultDevOps & Automation
Design Infrastructure as Code solutions with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates for AKS provisioning.Implement GitOps workflows (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux) for automated deployments.Define CI / CD architecture using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins for AKS workloads.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 MonitorManaged PrometheusContainer InsightsGrafanaEstablish automated alerting, anomaly detection, and incident response playbooks.Required Qualifications
10+ years in DevOps, Cloud Architecture, or related roles.5+ years hands-on Azure experience, with deep AKS expertise.Strong technical expertise in :Kubernetes architecture & troubleshootingAzure networking (VNet, NSG, Private Link)IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)Container security and governanceProven 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.