National General is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. We offer home, auto and accident and health insurance, as well as other specialty niche insurance products, through a large network of independent insurance agents, as well as directly to consumers. Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Platform Architect – Kubernetes &amp; .NET to lead the design and evolution of our cloud-native application platform. In this role, you will architect, build, and optimize scalable microservices solutions on Kubernetes using modern .NET technologies. As both a strategic thinker and hands-on contributor, you will play a key role in modernizing our technology stack, ensuring platform reliability, and supporting digital transformation across the organization. The internal National General job title used for this role is Architect Expert.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Architect and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native platforms using .NET Core and Kubernetes.</li><li>Lead the design of containerized microservices architectures, with a focus on maintainability and performance.</li><li>Manage and evolve Kubernetes environments (AKS, EKS, or GKE), including cluster configuration, upgrades, and optimization.</li><li>Collaborate with software engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to align platform capabilities with application needs.</li><li>Define standards and best practices for containerization, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code.</li><li>Mentor development teams on cloud-native development, Kubernetes architecture, and .NET design patterns.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the application and infrastructure layers, ensuring platform stability.</li><li>Contribute to platform roadmap planning and architecture governance processes.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>7+ years of software development experience with .NET Core / ASP.NET.</li><li>5+ years of experience in a platform or application architect role, driving technical vision and implementation.</li><li>3+ years of production experience with Kubernetes, including deployment, configuration, and scaling.</li><li>Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, Helm, ingress controllers, and service mesh technologies.</li><li>Strong knowledge of containerized microservices and cloud-native application design.</li><li>Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Argo CD).</li><li>Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Bicep.</li><li>Familiarity with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or similar.</li><li>Strong understanding of Azure cloud services (AWS or GCP experience is a plus).</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to influence without authority.</li><li>Experience modernizing legacy applications into microservices.</li><li>Exposure to cloud cost optimization and Kubernetes security best practices.</li></ul>Education• 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)Experience• 7 or more years of experience (Preferred)Supervisory Responsibilities• This job does not have supervisory duties.Education &amp; Experience (in lieu)• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.#LI-MF1CompensationBase compensation offered for this role is $125,200.00 - $180,000.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.*** Total compensation for this role is comprised of several factors, including the base compensation outlined above, plus incentive pay (i.e., commission, bonus, etc.) as applicable for the role.Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.National General Holdings Corp., a member of the Allstate family of companies, is headquartered in New York City. National General traces its roots to 1939, has a financial strength rating of A– (excellent) from A.M. Best, and provides personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, supplemental health, and other niche insurance products. We are a specialty personal lines insurance holding company. Through our subsidiaries, we provide a variety of insurance products, including personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, supplemental health, lender-placed and other niche insurance products.Companies &amp; PartnersDirect General Auto &amp; Life, Personal Express Insurance, Century-National Insurance, ABC Insurance Agencies, NatGen Preferred, NatGen Premier, Seattle Specialty, National General Lender Services, ARS, RAC Insurance Partners, Mountain Valley Indemnity, New Jersey Skylands, Adirondack Insurance Exchange, VelaPoint, Quotit, HealthCompare, AHCP, NHIC, Healthcare Solutions Team, North Star Marketing, Euro Accident.BenefitsNational General Holdings Corp. is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of any characteristic protected by law. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not our practice to sponsor individuals for work visas. In the event you need assistance or accommodation in completing your online application, please contact NGIC main office by phone at (336) 435-2000.