Architect

Acldigital; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Acldigital in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced professional for the role of Functional Software Development - Telecom Software. The position requires deep expertise in Kubernetes CSI driver architecture, strong leadership in Agile environments, and extensive cloud infrastructure experience.

The role involves managing high-level and low-level design responsibilities for CSI integrations and overseeing the distributed Kubernetes topology. Ideal candidates should possess certification as a Kubernetes Administrator and proficiency in Python/Shell for architecture validation.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or distributed systems architecture.
• Experience leading technical teams in Agile/Scrum delivery models.
• Deep experience with Kubernetes CSI driver architecture.

Responsibilities

• Own the High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) for the CSI integrations.
• Define the distributed Kubernetes topology and network segmentation strategy.
• Lead architecture review sessions with architects.

Skills

KubernetesCSI driver architecture

Storage co-existence (Ceph, Rook-Ceph)

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Proficiency in Python/Shell

Infrastructure and platform engineering

IaC (Terraform, Ansible)

Agile/Scrum team leadership

Job description

Functional Software Development - Telecom Software

ACL Digital is a design-led Digital Experience, Product Innovation, Solutions, and Consulting offerings leader. From strategy, to design, implementation, and management we help accelerate innovation and transform businesses. Keeping customer journeys and design at the core, it is committed to enable large Enterprises, SMBs and start-ups to transform. A pioneer in delivering Business Innovation, Integration and Transformation through disruptive technologies, ACL Digital brings in competitive advantage, innovation, and fresh perspectives to business challenges. With a multi-cultural and transnational talent and as part of the ALTEN Group comprising over 37,000 employees spread across more than 25 countries, it promotes a collaborative knowledge-building environment.

Roles and Responsibility

Must Have

• Deep experience with KubernetesCSI driver architecture
• Strong background in storage co-existence Ceph, Rook-Ceph, or equivalent alongside a second storage provider
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent
• Proficiency in Python/Shell for architecture validation and automation scripting

Mandatory Skills

• 15+ years incloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or distributed systems architecture
• Deep experience with Kubernetes CSI driver architecture (controller plugin + node DaemonSet model)
• Strong background in storage co-existence - Ceph, Rook-Ceph, or equivalent alongside a second storage provider
• Hands-on with OpenStack or StarlingX/WRCP distributed cloud architecture
• Strong IaC background - Terraform, Ansible at scale
• Proficiency in Python/Shell for architecture validation and automation scripting
• Experience leading technical teams in Agile/Scrum delivery models
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent

Preferred Skills

• Direct PortWorx PX-CSI or NetApp Trident CSI deployment experience
• Ericsson ENM, WRCP, or StarlingX platform familiarity
• OS hardening / STIG security posture experience

  Key Responsibilities

  • Own the High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) for the CSI integrations
  • Define the distributed Kubernetes topology: controller/worker node roles, etcd HA configuration, and network segmentation strategy
  • Design the StorageClass, StorageBackend and CRD architecture
  • Lead architecture review sessions with internal and client architects
  • Define CN Inetworking design (Calico, Multus, VLAN/VXLAN) for separating storage, management, and workload traffic on a multiple node cluster
  • Establish the CSI driver deployment model: controller plugin vs. node DaemonSet placement on worker nodes
  • Define acceptance criteria and technical Definition of Done for each sprint deliverables and align with client Architects and Technical teams
  • Conduct code and design reviews across the engineering team
  • Drive the architecture documentation associated with the project
  • Serve as the technical escalation point for P1/P2 engineering blockers