Container Team Lead - OpenShift & OpenShift AI

Global Software Solutions Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Container Team Lead to drive the deployment and optimization of OpenShift and OpenShift AI platforms. The role entails managing containerized workloads and leading a team of engineers in a dynamic environment focused on automation and governance. The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of experience in cloud-native environments, strong expertise in OpenShift and Kubernetes, and proven team leadership skills. This is an exciting opportunity to shape operational excellence and team performance.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in container platforms and cloud-native environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes.
• Experience deploying and managing LLMs in containerised environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment, configuration, and optimisation of OpenShift and OpenShift AI platforms.
• Manage lifecycle of containerised workloads, including LLM deployments.
• Oversee Kubernetes-based orchestration and platform scalability.

Skills

OpenShift expertise

Kubernetes management

Team leadership

CI/CD pipelines

Monitoring tools

Problem-solving skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Container Team Lead to drive the deployment, optimisation, and governance of containerised platforms within a managed service environment. The role requires deep expertise in OpenShift and OpenShift AI, including lifecycle management of Large Language Models (LLMs), automation initiatives, and ensuring SLA‑driven operational excellence. This position combines hands‑on technical leadership with platform governance and team management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead deployment, configuration, and optimisation of OpenShift and OpenShift AI platforms
• Manage lifecycle of containerised workloads, including LLM deployments
• Oversee Kubernetes‑based orchestration and platform scalability
• Implement automation frameworks for provisioning, monitoring, and patching
• Ensure high availability, security compliance, and SLA adherence
• Drive performance tuning and capacity planning
• Lead a team of platform engineers and DevOps specialists
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to containerise and operationalise models
• Ensure governance, documentation, and operational best practices

Required Experience

• 8‑10 years of experience in container platforms and cloud‑native environments
• Strong hands‑on experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes
• Experience deploying and managing LLMs in containerised environments
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible), and GitOps
• Experience in monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.)
• Exposure to hybrid cloud or multi‑cloud environments
• Proven team leadership experience

Preferred Certifications

• Red Hat OpenShift Certification
• Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD)
• Cloud‑native platform certifications

Key Competencies

• Automation‑driven mindset
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to operate in SLA‑driven environments
• Strong stakeholder communication skills