Technical Cloud Architect (Kubernetes focused)

Role Overview

We are looking for a Cloud Technical Architect with strong expertise in Kubernetes to design, govern, and optimize cloud and hybrid platforms. You will act as Application Owner for Kubernetes-based platforms, ensuring end-to-end accountability across the full lifecycle, from design to decommissioning. You will work closely with technical architects, internal teams, and external partners to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-efficient solutions aligned with enterprise strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Application Ownership & Lifecycle Management

• Act as Application Owner for Kubernetes platforms and workloads.
• Ensure operational readiness, availability, security, compliance, upgrades, and decommissioning.
• Maintain clear ownership, documentation, and alignment with enterprise standards.

Architectural Leadership

• Translate business and IT strategy into scalable cloud architectures.
• Define and maintain cloud building blocks, standards, and reference architectures.
• Ensure architectural alignment with enterprise objectives.

Platform Optimization

• Continuously improve performance, reliability, and efficiency of Kubernetes platforms.
• Propose and prioritize platform enhancements based on business and operational needs.

Feasibility & Impact Analysis

• Lead feasibility studies with internal teams and cloud providers.
• Analyze architectural, operational, and financial impacts of changes.

Cost Management & FinOps

• Embed cost awareness in all architectural decisions.
• Apply FinOps principles to optimize cloud and hybrid consumption.

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide expert technical guidance.
• Mentor team members and promote best practices.

Quality Assurance & Partner Management

• Review and validate deliverables from external partners.
• Ensure quality, compliance, and architectural alignment.

Key Competencies

• Kubernetes Expertise: Design, operate, and optimize Kubernetes platforms.
• Infrastructure as Code: Strong Terraform experience.
• Application Ownership: End-to-end lifecycle accountability.
• Cloud Architecture: Secure, scalable enterprise architectures.
• Hybrid Architecture: Public, private, and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Platform Optimization: Performance, reliability, and efficiency focus.
• FinOps: Cost transparency and optimization.
• Feasibility Studies: Technical, operational, and financial analysis.
• Partner Governance: Quality and compliance control.
• Technical Leadership: Mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Languages : Fluent in French (C1) and/or Dutch (C1), and English (C2).