L3/4 Kubernetes migration tech lead

Successful candidate must be comfortable with rotation shifts and weekends as and when required.

Responsibilities

Kubernetes Migration Leadership & Strategy

· Lead end-to-end Kubernetes and container platform migration initiatives to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

· Define container modernization strategies including replatforming and microservices adoption.

· Oversee migration lifecycle including assessment, design, deployment, validation, cutover, and stabilization.

· Ensure technical integrity and governance of container migration workstreams.

· Define best practices for container architecture, scalability, resilience, and security.

· Collaborate with application teams, DevOps, and stake holders to align migration outcomes with business objectives.

Container Platform Architecture & Engineering

· Design and implement AKS environments, including cluster architecture, networking, and ingress configurations.

· Oversee containerization using Docker and Kubernetes best practices.

· Manage deployment strategies using Helm charts, YAML manifests, and GitOps approaches.

· Define and implement observability, logging, and monitoring frameworks.

· Drive adoption of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation practices.

CI/CD & DevOps Integration

· Lead integration of CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.) for containerized workloads.

· Ensure automated build, test, and deployment processes for Kubernetes environments.

· Promote DevOps best practices and continuous delivery models.

Advanced Technical Support & Operations

· Work independently to resolve escalated incidents and service requests within SLA timelines.

· Provide fourth-level support for complex Kubernetes, container, and cloud-related issues.

· Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes.

· Act as escalation point for critical business-impacting incidents.

· Proactively identify issues and drive preventive measures.

Service Delivery & Continuous Improvement

· Ensure delivery of contracted managed services outcomes and operational excellence.

· Support, track, and document change implementation activities.

· Drive automation initiatives to optimize operations and reduce manual effort.

· Conduct quality audits and improve service delivery processes.

· Support disaster recovery planning and operational readiness for container platforms.

Stakeholder Management & Team Leadership

· Mentor and coach L1–L3 engineers and Kubernetes engineers, building team capability.

· Coordinate cross-functional teams including cloud, networking, security, and DevOps.

· Support project delivery activities alongside operational responsibilities.

Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills & Qualifications

· Degree in IT or related discipline

· 8–12 years of overall infrastructure/platform engineering experience.

· Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Azure container platforms.

· Migration experiences – Azure AKS / Kubernetes / multiple cloud

· Strong expertise in:

• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Kubernetes administration and architecture
• Docker and containerization
• Helm charts and ingress controllers
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Infrastructure-as-Code(Terraform, Bicep, etc.)
• Observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, etc.)

· Proven experience in enterprise container platform migration projects.

· Strong troubleshooting skills across cloud-native environments.

Interested applicants, please email your resume to Karin Chan Wei Kien

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