Principal Kubernetes Architect | Kubernetes, AWS, Azure & GCP | Multi-Cloud Platform Build | Global HealthTech
- Dublin, Ireland (initially remote, then 4 days onsite)
- Permanent, Full-time
- €90,000 – €100,000 base bonus
The role:
You will lead the design and build of a new multi-cloud Kubernetes platform supporting mission-critical managed services and healthcare products.
This is a hands-on architecture role sitting between senior leadership and a team of Kubernetes Engineers. You will define the platform approach, set technical direction, and support the engineers delivering it.
You will play a key role in a wider move from on-prem infrastructure to a cloud-native model across AWS, Azure and GCP.
Non-Negotiables:
- Kubernetes architecture in large-scale production environments
- AWS, Azure and/or GCP platform engineering
- Multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud platform design
- Strong infrastructure or platform engineering background
- Experience leading or mentoring engineers
- Hands-on experience with Terraform and Helm
- Strong understanding of networking, security and observability in Kubernetes
- Background in complex, enterprise environments
- Ability to stay hands-on whilst leading technical direction
What You’ll Work With
- Kubernetes
- AWS / Azure / GCP
- EKS / AKS / GKE
- Terraform
- Helm
- GitOps workflows
- CI/CD pipelines
- Prometheus
- Grafana
- Loki
- Fluentd / Fluent Bit
- RBAC
- Secrets management
- Cilium
- Spectro Cloud
- Enterprise platform tooling
Core Responsibilities:
- Lead the architecture and design of a multi-cloud Kubernetes platform
- Set standards for scalability, resilience, security and automation
- Support and guide a team of Kubernetes Engineers
- Act as the senior technical point of contact for platform decisions
- Work closely with leadership on platform strategy and delivery
- Drive best practice across platform engineering, DevOps and SRE
- Troubleshoot complex platform and cluster issues
- Define infrastructure as code and deployment standards
- Help shape the long-term cloud-native roadmap
- Support the build-out of a new engineering function in Ireland
Examples of the work:
- Designing Kubernetes platforms across AWS, Azure and GCP
- Leading the move to cloud-native environments
- Supporting engineers with platform design and technical problem-solving
- Improving reliability, automation and scalability across managed services
- Setting architecture standards for mission-critical systems
- Building the foundations of a new Dublin-based platform team
Nice to Haves
- Cilium networking experience
- Spectro Cloud experience
- Service mesh exposure
- GitOps tooling such as Argo CD or Flux
- Managed services or MSP background
- Experience in regulated or healthcare environments
- Kubernetes or cloud certifications
- Interest in AI and engineering automation
Why Join
You will join at an early stage of a major cloud transformation, with the chance to shape the platform rather than inherit it.
This is a key hire in a growing Ireland function, with real ownership across architecture, engineering standards and team direction.
The environment is enterprise-scale, high-impact and mission-critical, where reliability genuinely matters.
Employee Benefits
- 5% annual bonus
- Strong long-term progression as the Ireland team grows
- High-impact architecture role with visibility across leadership
- Opportunity to shape a multi-cloud platform from the ground up
- Mission-critical engineering environment with real-world impact
Principal Kubernetes Architect | Kubernetes, AWS, Azure & GCP | Multi-Cloud Platform Build | Global HealthTech
