Openshift Senior Engineer - Inside IR35

LA International; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK seeks an experienced OpenShift Senior Engineer to design and implement robust cluster architectures for multi-cloud, hybrid, and on-prem deployments. Key responsibilities include collaborating with various teams, configuring clusters for optimal performance and security, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and automation tools, alongside excellent problem-solving skills. This role offers exciting challenges in container orchestration and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Linux systems

Networking

Automation (Ansible, Terraform)

CI/CD pipelines

Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

The OpenShift Senior Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing robust OpenShift cluster architectures that meet 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 lifecycle 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.