Cloud Native Platform Architect Kubernetes, Kafka & Data Systems

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Cloud-Native Platform Architect - Kubernetes, Kafka & Data Systems

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible.

Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

**Location: Alpharetta GA**

**Position Overview:**

Our client is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking securities investment management and wealth management services We advise originate trade manage and distribute capital for governments institutions and individuals As a market leader the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success Together we share a common set of values rooted in integrity excellence and strong team ethic We provide you a superior foundation for building a professional career where you can learn achieve and grow

We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to join our IT team The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in designing developing and implementing endtoend IT solutions using modern technology stacks including Kubernetes Kafka Solr Apigee and BPM platforms The candidate will play a pivotal role in analyzing business requirements architecting robust solutions and documenting best practices to ensure scalable secure and efficient technology implementations across the organization

**Job Summary**
The Solution Architect is responsible for designing comprehensive IT solutions that address business needs integrating multiple technologies and ensuring consistency with enterprise architecture standards They will lead the analysis of process and application flows contribute to architectural strategy and create detailed documentation for best practices and solution patterns

**Key Responsibilities**
Develop end-to-end IT solutions by integrating diverse technologies and platforms
Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable architecture designs
Map and document end-to-end solution flows identifying gaps and optimization opportunities
Define and document best practices standards and guidelines for technology adoption implementation and maintenance
Collaborate with cross functional teams including development operations and business stakeholders
Lead architectural reviews risk assessments and impact analyses for new and existing solutions
Ensure solutions adhere to security compliance and performance standards
Provide mentorship and guidance on technology stacks such as Kubernetes Kafka Solar Apigee and BPM
Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation

**Technical Skills:**

Proven experience designing and deploying solutions using Kubernetes for container orchestration and microservices
Handson expertise with event streaming and messaging using Kafka
Good working knowledge on Platform Architecture Design principle cloud on prem
Must have worked on Relation DB or Cloud based DB
Experience implementing search platforms such as Solar
Proficiency in designing and managing API gateways preferably Apigee
In depth knowledge of Business Process Management BPM platforms and workflow automation
Strong background in system integration cloud architectures and DevOps practices
Familiarity with CICD pipelines infrastructure as code and automated testing frameworks
Ability to create comprehensive architectural documentation diagrams and best practice guides

**Preferred Skills**
Experience with cloud providers AWS Azure GCP and hybrid architectures
Working knowledge of security best practices for distributed systems
Exposure to Agile methodologies and cross functional project leadership
Professional certifications related to architecture Kubernetes Kafka or cloud platforms are a plus

**Life at Capgemini:**

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career.

For eligible employees, we offer:
• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

**Disclaimer:**

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position.

Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed.

Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process.

If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

Salary Transparency:

Capgemini discloses salary range information in compliance with state and local pay transparency obligations.

The disclosed range represents the lowest to the highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting, although we may ultimately pay more or less than the disclosed range, and the range may be modified in the future.

The disclosed range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, geographic location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

At Capgemini, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

The base salary range for the tagged location is $120,000 - $140,000/ yearly.

This role may be eligible for other compensation including variable compensation, bonus, or commission.

Full time regular employees are eligible for paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.

The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society.

It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries.

With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs.

It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

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code: 317564

Posted on: Sep 28, 2025

Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

Contract Type: Permanent

Location:
Atlanta, GA, US

Brand: Capgemini

Professional Community: Software Engineering

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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