Kubernetes Architect Boston, MA

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We are seeking a Kubernetes Architect to join our global infrastructure team and help scale, automate, and secure our container orchestration environments across on‑premises and public cloud platforms. As a Kubernetes specialist, you’ll work closely with Dev Ops, SRE, and security teams to deliver reliable, self‑service, and production‑ready Kubernetes clusters that power mission‑critical applications.

• Deploy, manage, and upgrade Kubernetes clusters using tools like kubeadm, EKS, AKS, GKE, or Rancher.
• Implement robust RBAC, network policies, ingress controllers, and security frameworks in Kubernetes.

• Automate cluster provisioning and application deployment pipelines using Terraform, Helm, and ArgoCD.
• Build reusable modules for consistent infrastructure delivery across staging and production.

• Integrate Kubernetes with modern CI/CD workflows for rapid, safe application delivery.
• Support Git Ops practices and continuous deployment automation.
• Implement observability for Kubernetes using Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, and Fluentd/Fluent Bit.
• Troubleshoot performance issues, failed pods, memory leaks, and cluster degradation events.
• Operate Kubernetes workloads across AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid/on‑prem environments.
• Use tools like Velero, Kasten, or Stash for backup/restore strategies in Kubernetes.
• Partner with application developers, SREs, and security teams to implement best practices.
• Serve as a technical advisor on cloud‑native architectures and containerization.

• Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
• Google Professional Cloud Dev Ops Engineer
• Hashi Corp Certified:
  Terraform Associate

• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Git Ops tools (ArgoCD, Flux).
• Observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK stack.
• Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).
• Open‑source contributions in Kubernetes‑related projects.

The estimated base compensation range for this role is: $141,000 – $173,000 USD.

Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution.
• Paid Time Off and holidays.

Inter Systems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next‑generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, Inter Systems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners worldwide.

Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Inter Systems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit .

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Inter Systems is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States.

Inter Systems is providing a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.