Kubernetes Platform Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Japan.

📋 Description

• Serve as a trusted advisor for enterprise clients, assisting them in the design, validation, and implementation of VKS solutions on VCF.

• Work closely with field account teams to ensure that solution architecture aligns with customer priorities and promotes successful engagement outcomes.

• Facilitate technical discovery sessions, workshops, and proof-of-concept activities to validate VKS architectures and illustrate business value.

• Collaborate with sales to jointly create customer proposals that address modernization objectives, workload placement, and operational transformation.

• Offer strategic guidance on Kubernetes adoption, DevOps/CI-CD integration, scalability, security, and disaster recovery.

• Develop and disseminate reference architectures, deployment patterns, and technical assets to expedite customer adoption of VKS.

• Deliver technical presentations to architects and executive decision-makers.

• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor offerings, and the evolving needs of enterprises.

• Partner with product management and engineering to provide field insights that influence roadmap direction.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in application engineering or technical sales within enterprise IT, cloud, or application platforms.

• In-depth expertise in Kubernetes, containers, and VMware Cloud Foundation (including vSphere, vSAN, and NSX as foundational elements).

• Over 10 years of experience in technology-related positions, with a strong focus on enterprise IT architecture, application modernization, or cloud-native platforms.

• Track record of successful engagement with enterprise customers to deliver technical solutions and promote platform adoption.

• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills, capable of engaging both technical and business stakeholders.

• Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work closely with sales teams to advance customer opportunities.

• Demonstrated ability to identify challenges, design solutions, and communicate value in business terms.

• Motivated self-starter with a sense of curiosity, drive, and the capacity to excel in dynamic environments.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field; or equivalent experience.

• Extensive knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation and Kubernetes platforms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Professional development opportunities and training programs.

• Flexible work environment and remote work options.