OpenShift Senior Engineer

Whitehall Resources Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consultancy is seeking an experienced OpenShift Senior Engineer for a hybrid role based in Sheffield. You will design and implement OpenShift cluster architectures while collaborating with various teams to meet technical requirements. The ideal candidate possesses strong hands-on experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and automation tools. This initial 3-6 month contract includes competitive pay and the opportunity to work 3 days on-site and 2 days remotely.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with OpenShift.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in Linux systems and networking.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement OpenShift cluster architecture.
• Configure and optimize OpenShift clusters for performance.
• Integrate OpenShift with CI/CD pipelines and monitoring tools.

Skills

OpenShift (installation, configuration, administration)

Kubernetes knowledge

Linux systems expertise

Network security principles

Multi-cloud and hybrid architectures

Automation tools (Ansible, Terraform)

CI/CD pipelines experience

Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

OpenShift Senior Engineer

Whitehall resources are looking for an OpenShift Senior Engineer. This role is hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite in Sheffield, and the remainder remote working, for an initial 3-6 month contract.

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Job Description:
The OpenShift Senior Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing robust OpenShift cluster architectures that meet the bank's business and technical requirements. This includes multi-cloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployments, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement OpenShift cluster architecture for multi-cloud, hybrid, or on-prem environments.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and engineering teams to align solutions with the bank's strategic roadmap.
• Configure and optimize OpenShift clusters for performance, resilience, and security.
• Integrate OpenShift with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and enterprise systems.
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to container orchestration and networking.
• Develop automation scripts and templates for cluster provisioning and life cycle management.
• Ensure compliance with the bank's security and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience with OpenShift (installation, configuration, and administration).
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes, container orchestration, and microservices architecture.
• Expertise in Linux systems, networking, and security principles.
• Familiarity with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.