Lead Platform Consultant - Openshift

SQUER; Wien; On-site; EUR 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat hierarchies

Annual training budget

Hybrid work options

Flexible hours

Free lunch

Sports membership

Employee presents

Job summary

SQUER in Vienna is seeking a Lead Platform Engineer to create stable and scalable platforms for software teams. In this role, you will tackle platform challenges using OpenShift and Kubernetes, design robust infrastructure, and guide various cloud integrations while mentoring junior engineers.

Join a culture that values collaboration and personal growth with a competitive salary starting at €75,000, tailored tools for success, and numerous perks to foster a thriving team environment. Don't miss the chance to make a real impact in diverse consulting projects!

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in platform architectures and OpenShift environments.
• Good understanding of Kubernetes-native patterns (operators, controllers, service meshes).
• Experience in building and operating CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure layers.
• Programming skills in at least one relevant language is a big bonus.
• Solid consulting experience and empowering teams instead of taking over.
• Active use of AI-powered tools to amplify productivity and quality.
• Values continuous learning and sharing knowledge.
• Languages: Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Tackle platform challenges with OpenShift and Kubernetes.
• Design and implement robust infrastructure with IaC.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate with enterprise systems: API gateways and monitoring.
• Guide infrastructure decisions across clouds.
• Shape SQUER culture and projects through technical leadership.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a quality mindset.

Skills

Platform architectures

OpenShift environments

Kubernetes-native patterns

Programming (Golang, Python, TypeScript)

Consulting experience

AI-powered tools

Fluent in German and English

Tools

Terraform

GitLab CI/CD

OpenAI

Job description

Description

You know how to create the right platform for software teams – stable, scalable, secure. While your heart beats for OpenShift, you’re also confident working across cloud-native technologies and Kubernetes ecosystems. Join us as Lead Platform Engineer (f/m/x) and help our clients modernize their delivery pipelines and infrastructure setups – in tailored, hands-on consulting projects across industries.

Your tasks

We’re looking for a Lead Platform Engineer who thrives in consulting environments and enjoys shaping complex infrastructure landscapes. Each client brings something new – and you love the variety.

• Tackle platform challenges with OpenShift and Kubernetes (on-prem, hybrid, or cloud-native)
• Design and implement robust infrastructure with IaC (Terraform, Pulumi)
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or similar
• Integrate with enterprise systems: API gateways, security layers, monitoring, SSO
• Guide infrastructure decisions across clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP – or on-premise)
• Actively shape SQUER culture and projects through technical leadership and open collaboration
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a mindset of quality, ownership, and innovation

Your qualifications

• Strong expertise in platform architectures and OpenShift environments
• Good understanding of Kubernetes-native patterns (operators, controllers, service meshes)
• Experience in building and operating CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure layers
• Programming skills in at least one relevant language (e.g. Golang, Python, TypeScript) is a big bonus
• You bring solid consulting experience – and you love empowering teams instead of taking over
• You actively use AI-powered tools (e.g., code assistants, LLM-based workflows) to amplify your productivity and quality, or you're eager to start.
• You value continuous learning and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others
• Languages: Fluent in German and English

Your Benefits

Why You'll Love Working at SQUER:

• Ownership & Responsibility: at SQUER, we believe in empowering our team. In our flat hierarchies, your ideas and actions matter more than titles. Take the reins, make an impact and grow with us.
• Learn & Grow: Tap into a € 5.000 annual training budget to sharpen your skills and take advantage of our in-house Leadership Academy. Join and be part of our active tech community through meetups, hackathons and training sessions. Get up to 40h/year additional time off for your personal education.
• Exciting Challenges & Real Impact: Dive into diverse projects where your work truly makes a difference – for our clients and for SQUER.
• Flexibility for Performance: Benefit from hybrid work options, flexible hours, workations within the EU, and additional vacation days – giving you the freedom to perform at your best.
• Tailored Tools for Success: Choose your preferred hardware configuration and leverage our suite of AI tools and licenses (Anthropic, OpenAI, and more) to suit your working style.
• We Value You: Beyond perks and benefits, we offer a competitive annual salary to recognize your exceptional contributions.
• Be Part of a Thriving Team Culture: At SQUER, collaboration and connection are at the heart of what we do. Through open communication, shared successes, and meaningful team events – including our annual SQUER offsite – we cultivate a culture where everyone feels valued and inspired to grow together.
• A Perks-Packed Workplace: Work in a central office with a spacious terrace and BBQ, enjoy free lunch in the office, MyClubs sports membership, and either a free “Wiener Linien” ticket or a partial contribution to the “Klimaticket”. Plus, benefit from free massages, referral bonuses, Corporate Benefits, and JobRad. Annual employee presents and a monthly team breakfast add extra value to your work experience.

Our employees are our most valuable asset, which is why we honour their exceptional work with not only a variety of benefits, but also a fair annual salary starting at € 75.000,- including over time - with the possibility of overpayment depending on qualifications and experience.