Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience lead

Exp. Years 10+ years

Category Cloud & Infrastructure

About this role

Kubernetes Platform Tech Manager to head Application Engineering for vSphere Kubernetes Service (vKS) in the EMEA region, translating global vKS vision into regional programs and leading a regional team of application engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Regional strategy and execution for vKS in EMEA
Executive customer engagement
Solution architecture leadership
Sales & delivery support
Team leadership and enablement

Technical Overview

Lead architecture across container-based applications and DevOps domains; drive pre-sales success and partner with delivery teams; significant travel; CNCF-certified Kubernetes leadership.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior platform engineer with deep Kubernetes expertise, strong leadership across regions, and a track record of scaling cloud-native platforms (VCF/vKS) in regulated enterprises.

Must-Have Skills

10+ years in enterprise application engineeringwith 5+ years in cloud-native/Kubernetes platformsStrong KubernetesDevOpsCI/CDOpen Source tools backgroundProven record of leading technical teams across a geographic regionCNCF certificationsTechnical proficiency in KubernetesVCFcontainersand leading platforms

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with middlewaredatabasesAPI managementKnowledge of HAscalabilitycomplianceInfrastructure networking/storage/DR strategiesCo-selling experienceOpenShift experience

Tools & Platforms

KubernetesDockerCI/CD toolingOpen Source toolingVMwareRed Hat OpenShiftEKSAKSGKEVCF

Required Skills

Kubernetesplatform engineeringDevOpsCI/CDOpen Source toolsYAMLCNCF certificationsKubernetes platforms (EKSAKSGKEOpenShift)solution architectureteam leadershipexecutive presencecloud-native architecturesVCFVMware

Hard Skills

KubernetesDevOpsCI/CDOpen Source toolsYAMLPlatform engineeringSolution architectureEKSAKSGKERed Hat OpenShift

Soft Skills

executive presenceleadershipmentorshipteam collaborationcommunicationstakeholder management

Certifications

Required

CNCF certifications

Preferred

Red Hat OpenShift certificationOther CNCF certifications (e.g.CKACKADCKS)

Industry & Role

Industry Technology

Job Function Head regional Kubernetes platform engineering for vKS and drive adoption, delivery, and regional customer success

Role Subtype Platform Engineer

Tech Domains Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, VMware, Red Hat OpenShift

Keywords for Your Resume

kubernetes platformplatform engineerkubernetesdevopsci/cdyamlopen sourcecncfsolution architectureteam leadershipexecutive presencecloud nativeopenshiftgkeeksaksvmwarevcfemea regiontravelVMwareCNCF certifications

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