Application Engineer - OpenShift Container Platform (OCP)

Astek; Medina Province; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Application Engineer specializing in OpenShift Container Platform. Your responsibilities include deploying and managing OpenShift and Kubernetes clusters, supporting various application servers, and implementing CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in application stack administration alongside a strong background in Linux environments. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable and efficient deployments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in application stack administration (Tomcat, JBoss, Apache, NGINX).
• Strong background in Linux/Unix environments.
• 1+ years of practical experience managing OpenShift clusters.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage OpenShift and Kubernetes clusters.
• Support and administer application servers including Tomcat and NGINX.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and support web services integration.

Skills

Application stack administration

Kubernetes

Linux/Unix

Ansible

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Jenkins

Kibana

Job description

We are looking for an Application Engineer (OpenShift Container Platform) to join our platform team. You’ll be responsible for managing container platforms, supporting deployments, and ensuring reliability across mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage OpenShift and Kubernetes clusters, including installation, upgrades, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Support and administer application servers (Apache Tomcat, JBoss, Apache, NGINX) with a focus on deployment, publishing, performance, and troubleshooting.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Git, and related tools.
• Integrate and support web services (SOAP/REST/APIs) across platforms.
• Leverage automation frameworks (Red Hat Ansible, Docker) to enhance reliability and scalability.
• Configure and use monitoring tools (Kibana and others) for performance and health checks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and seamless product deployments.
• (Nice to have) Experience with RabbitMQ and Redis for messaging and caching.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in application stack administration (Tomcat, JBoss, Apache, NGINX).
• Strong background in Linux/Unix environments with hands‑on installation, configuration, and troubleshooting experience.
• 1+ years of practical experience managing OpenShift clusters and related tooling.
• Solid knowledge of Kubernetes administration and best practices.
• Expertise with Ansible, Docker, Git, CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, and Kibana.
• Proven ability to perform application issue resolution, root cause analysis, and system optimization.
• Broad understanding of infrastructure and database fundamentals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills in designing topologies, enhancing services, and producing clear documentation.
• Familiarity with messaging and caching systems (RabbitMQ, Redis).

Preferred Certifications

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA).
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration.

Core Competencies

• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities with a focus on reliability and performance.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills to work across cross‑functional teams.
• High attention to detail and accountability in managing complex systems.
• Adaptable and committed to continuous learning in evolving container and automation technologies.