Platform Architect / Manager

Globallogic; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Work from home options

Paid time off

Job summary

Globallogic Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Platform Architect / Manager to lead architecture, engineering, and delivery of a Linux-based platform built on Kubernetes and cloud-native tech. You will manage engineering teams, drive automation, and engage Ericsson stakeholders while ensuring scalable, secure services.

The role requires hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, Linux, CI/CD, and Infrastructure Automation, with a track record of mentoring engineers and delivering complex platform

Qualifications

• Strong Platform Engineering and Platform Architecture experience.
• Strong Platform Debugging and Troubleshooting Skills.
• Strong Kubernetes Administration and Kubernetes Debugging Skills.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python.
• Strong hands-on experience with Ansible (Playbooks, Roles, Inventory Management, Automation).
• Linux Administration (Red Hat/CentOS).
• Docker and Containerization.
• CI/CD concepts and Jenkins Pipeline working knowledge.
• AWS or Cloud Platform Exposure.
• Git/Gerrit-based development workflows.
• Infrastructure Automation and Configuration Management.
• Networking fundamentals and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of High Availability, Scalability, and Reliability concepts.
• Good communication and stakeholder interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and support a Linux-based Platform built on Kubernetes and Cloud Native technologies.
• Define platform architecture and engineering standards to build scalable, secure, and highly available platform services.
• Design, deploy, administer, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications.
• Drive Platform Engineering initiatives to improve platform scalability, reliability, availability, and operational efficiency.
• Design, develop, and maintain Helm-based deployment frameworks and release processes.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions using Python and Ansible.
• Design and implement Infrastructure Automation and Configuration Management solutions.
• Design, implement, and support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Gerrit.
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to: Linux Platform, Kubernetes Clusters, Docker Containers, Platform Services, Networking, Application Deployment, Performance & Capacity, High Availability.
• Perform Linux administration, system tuning, log analysis, and production troubleshooting.
• Lead platform debugging, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and performance optimization.
• Review platform architecture, automation code, deployment strategies, and engineering best practices.
• Drive platform modernization, cloud-native adoption, automation, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements to enhance platform stability, security, and performance.

Skills

Platform Engineering

Platform Architecture

Kubernetes Admin

Python

Ansible

Linux Admin

Docker

CI/CD

Jenkins

AWS/Cloud

Git/Gerrit

Infrastructure Automation

Networking

High Availability

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Description:

-Platform Architect / Manager Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Platform Architect / Manager to lead the architecture, engineering, and delivery of the Ericsson EOCM Platform. The role requires a strong combination of technical leadership, platform architecture, automation, people management, and customer engagement. The ideal candidate should have hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, Linux, Platform Engineering, CI/CD, Infrastructure Automation, and Cloud Native technologies, along with experience managing engineering teams, driving delivery, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with Ericsson stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Technical Capabilities:

• Architect, design, and support a Linux-based Platform built on Kubernetes and Cloud Native technologies.
• Define platform architecture and engineering standards to build scalable, secure, and highly available platform services.
• Design, deploy, administer, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications.
• Drive Platform Engineering initiatives to improve platform scalability, reliability, availability, and operational efficiency.
• Design, develop, and maintain Helm-based deployment frameworks and release processes.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions using Python and Ansible.
• Design and implement Infrastructure Automation and Configuration Management solutions.
• Design, implement, and support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Gerrit.
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to:
  • Linux Platform
  • Kubernetes Clusters
  • Docker Containers
  • Platform Services
  • Networking
  • Application Deployment
  • Performance & Capacity
  • High Availability
• Perform Linux administration, system tuning, log analysis, and production troubleshooting.
• Lead platform debugging, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and performance optimization.
• Review platform architecture, automation code, deployment strategies, and engineering best practices.
• Drive platform modernization, cloud-native adoption, automation, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements to enhance platform stability, security, and performance.

Management Capabilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Platform Engineers and DevOps Engineers.
• Own end-to-end platform engineering delivery, ensuring quality, timelines, and customer commitments.
• Plan resource allocation, sprint planning, work prioritization, and delivery tracking.
• Conduct architecture reviews, technical reviews, and design discussions.
• Mentor engineers on Linux, Kubernetes, Platform Engineering, Automation, CI/CD, and Cloud Native technologies.
• Drive technical competency development through coaching, knowledge-sharing sessions, and structured learning plans.
• Collaborate with Architects, Development, QA, Operations, Security, and Product teams to ensure successful platform delivery.
• Participate in technical discussions, architecture reviews, and stakeholder meetings.
• Manage technical risks, production escalations, dependencies, and delivery challenges.
• Review and approve deployment strategies, implementation plans, and production rollout activities.
• Drive engineering best practices, automation adoption, coding standards, and operational excellence.
• Track delivery KPIs, platform health, automation adoption, engineering productivity, and operational metrics.
• Support hiring, technical interviews, onboarding, mentoring, and competency development of engineering teams.
• Ensure adherence to Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and engineering standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance platform stability, delivery efficiency, and engineering productivity.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong Platform Engineering and Platform Architecture experience.
• Strong Platform Debugging and Troubleshooting Skills.
• Strong Kubernetes Administration and Kubernetes Debugging Skills.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python.
• Strong hands-on experience with Ansible (Playbooks, Roles, Inventory Management, Automation).
• Linux Administration (Red Hat/CentOS).
• Docker and Containerization.
• CI/CD concepts and Jenkins Pipeline working knowledge.
• AWS or Cloud Platform Exposure.
• Git/Gerrit-based development workflows.
• Infrastructure Automation and Configuration Management.
• Networking fundamentals and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of High Availability, Scalability, and Reliability concepts.
• Good communication and stakeholder interaction skills.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Helm and Helm Templating.
• ForgeRock OpenAM internal architecture and administration.
• PostgreSQL fundamentals.
• Spinnaker.
• Groovy Scripting.
• Service Mesh technologies (Istio).
• Observability and Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Experience with platform modernization or cloud-native transformation initiatives.
• Telecom domain exposure.

Job Responsibilities:

Platform Architect / Manager Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Platform Architect / Manager to lead the architecture, engineering, and delivery of the Ericsson EOCM Platform. The role requires a strong combination of technical leadership, platform architecture, automation, people management, and customer engagement. The ideal candidate should have hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, Linux, Platform Engineering, CI/CD, Infrastructure Automation, and Cloud Native technologies, along with experience managing engineering teams, driving delivery, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with Ericsson stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Technical Capabilities:

• Architect, design, and support a Linux-based Platform built on Kubernetes and Cloud Native technologies.
• Define platform architecture and engineering standards to build scalable, secure, and highly available platform services.
• Design, deploy, administer, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications.
• Drive Platform Engineering initiatives to improve platform scalability, reliability, availability, and operational efficiency.
• Design, develop, and maintain Helm-based deployment frameworks and release processes.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions using Python and Ansible.
• Design and implement Infrastructure Automation and Configuration Management solutions.
• Design, implement, and support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Gerrit.
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to:
  • Linux Platform
  • Kubernetes Clusters
  • Docker Containers
  • Platform Services
  • Networking
  • Application Deployment
  • Performance & Capacity
  • High Availability
• Perform Linux administration, system tuning, log analysis, and production troubleshooting.
• Lead platform debugging, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and performance optimization.
• Review platform architecture, automation code, deployment strategies, and engineering best practices.
• Drive platform modernization, cloud-native adoption, automation, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements to enhance platform stability, security, and performance.

Management Capabilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Platform Engineers and DevOps Engineers.
• Own end-to-end platform engineering delivery, ensuring quality, timelines, and customer commitments.
• Plan resource allocation, sprint planning, work prioritization, and delivery tracking.
• Conduct architecture reviews, technical reviews, and design discussions.
• Mentor engineers on Linux, Kubernetes, Platform Engineering, Automation, CI/CD, and Cloud Native technologies.
• Drive technical competency development through coaching, knowledge-sharing sessions, and structured learning plans.
• Collaborate with Architects, Development, QA, Operations, Security, and Product teams to ensure successful platform delivery.
• Participate in technical discussions, architecture reviews, and stakeholder meetings.
• Manage technical risks, production escalations, dependencies, and delivery challenges.
• Review and approve deployment strategies, implementation plans, and production rollout activities.
• Drive engineering best practices, automation adoption, coding standards, and operational excellence.
• Track delivery KPIs, platform health, automation adoption, engineering productivity, and operational metrics.
• Support hiring, technical interviews, onboarding, mentoring, and competency development of engineering teams.
• Ensure adherence to Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and engineering standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance platform stability, delivery efficiency, and engineering productivity.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong Platform Engineering and Platform Architecture experience.
• Strong Platform Debugging and Troubleshooting Skills.
• Strong Kubernetes Administration and Kubernetes Debugging Skills.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python.
• Strong hands-on experience with Ansible (Playbooks, Roles, Inventory Management, Automation).
• Linux Administration (Red Hat/CentOS).
• Docker and Containerization.
• CI/CD concepts and Jenkins Pipeline working knowledge.
• AWS or Cloud Platform Exposure.
• Git/Gerrit-based development workflows.
• Infrastructure Automation and Configuration Management.
• Networking fundamentals and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of High Availability, Scalability, and Reliability concepts.
• Good communication and stakeholder interaction skills.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Helm and Helm Templating.
• ForgeRock OpenAM internal architecture and administration.
• PostgreSQL fundamentals.
• Spinnaker.
• Groovy Scripting.
• Service Mesh technologies (Istio).
• Observability and Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Experience with platform modernization or cloud-native transformation initiatives.
• Telecom domain exposure.

What We Offer:

Exciting Projects: We focus on industries like High-Tech, communication, media, healthcare, retail and telecom. Our customer list is full of fantastic global brands and leaders who love what we build for them.

Collaborative Environment: You Can expand your skills by collaborating with a diverse team of highly talented people in an open, laidback environment — or even abroad in one of our global centers or client facilities!

Work-Life Balance: GlobalLogic prioritizes work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work schedules, opportunities to work from home, and paid time off and holidays.

Professional Development: Our dedicated Learning & Development team regularly organizes Communication skills training(GL Vantage, Toast Master),Stress Management program, professional certifications, and technical and soft skill trainings.

Excellent Benefits: We provide our employees with competitive salaries, family medical insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance , NPS(National Pension Scheme ), Periodic health awareness program, extended maternity leave, annual performance bonuses, and referral bonuses.

Fun Perks: We want you to love where you work, which is why we host sports events, cultural activities, offer food on subsidies rates, Corporate parties. Our vibrant offices also include dedicated GL Zones, rooftop decks and GL Club where you can drink coffee or tea with your colleagues over a game of table and offer discounts for popular stores and restaurants!