Solution Architect - Red Hat Openshift

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An international IT consultancy in the UK is seeking a Solution Architect specializing in Red Hat OpenShift. You will design and implement containerized solutions, guide clients on cloud-native journeys, and ensure technical solutions align with business needs. Strong hands-on experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes is required, along with excellent communication skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for mentorship and leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Linux is essential.
• Proficiency in container orchestration and microservices is necessary.
• Knowledge of CI/CD and automation tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Architect containerized applications using OpenShift and Kubernetes.
• Define architecture for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Collaborate with clients to align solutions with business goals.

Skills

Strong hands-on experience with OpenShift

Kubernetes

Linux

Container orchestration

Microservices

Cloud-native architectures

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Tekton)

Automation tools (Ansible, Terraform)

AWS

Azure

GCP

DevOps methodologies

Security best practices

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Red Hat Certified OpenShift Architect

RHCE

10+ years experience in IT architecture

Job description

Overview

As a Solution Architect specializing in Red Hat OpenShift, you will design, implement, and optimize containerized solutions for enterprise clients. You will act as a trusted advisor, guiding customers through their cloud-native journey, ensuring scalability, security, and business alignment.

Responsibilities

• Architect containerized applications using Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes.
• Define end-to-end architecture for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Collaborate with client teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Lead deployment and configuration of OpenShift clusters.
• Provide guidance on CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation.
• Mentor teams on containerization best practices.

Essential skills/knowledge/experience

• Strong hands-on experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Linux.
• Proficiency in container orchestration, microservices, and cloud-native architectures.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Tekton), automation tools (Ansible, Terraform
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies and security best practices.
• Preferred: Red Hat Certified OpenShift Architect, RHCE.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and lead cross-functional teams.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience

• Preferred: Red Hat Certified OpenShift Architect, RHCE.
• 10+ Years experience in IT architecture, minimum 4+ years in OpenShift/Kubernetes.

About the Company

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.