Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Architecture,

Dear Consultant,

We are looking for an experienced AKS Architect to join a fast-paced [industry – e.g., telecom, finance, etc.] environment and lead Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) architecture, deployment, and management. This is a remote B2B contract role open to candidates in the EU. Share CV here or email me at marcillina.tietjen@dcvtechnologies.co.uk

🔹 Engagement Tenure: 12 months

🔹 Location: Remote (EU)

🔹 Language: English

🔹 Start Date: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

 Planning & Designing: Architect scalable, secure, and high-performing AKS clusters, including network topology, security policies, and compliance requirements.

 Deployment: Set up and configure AKS clusters to meet organizational needs.

 Management: Ensure smooth operations, including monitoring, scaling, and maintenance of AKS clusters.

 Integration: Connect AKS with Azure services and third-party tools for a seamless cloud ecosystem.

 Optimization: Improve performance, cost-efficiency, and security of AKS environments.

Required Skills & Experience

🔹 Strong expertise in AKS and Kubernetes ecosystem

🔹 Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud Services (networking, security, DevOps tools)

🔹 Experience with CI/CD pipelines and container orchestration best practices

🔹 Deep understanding of security best practices for cloud-native applications

🔹 Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates

🔹 Experience in performance tuning & cost optimization of Kubernetes environments