Senior OpenShift Architect

Qode; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Qode is seeking a senior OpenShift Architect/Engineer to lead platform initiatives from planning through execution. This remote role requires deep hands-on expertise, strong architectural skills, and the ability to work independently while partnering closely with customer teams.

The position emphasizes designing, implementing, and enhancing OpenShift and related CI/CD pipelines, with an initial 3-month contract and potential extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• OpenShift architecture and hands-on experience designing and deploying enterprise OpenShift environments.
• Strong Kubernetes, OpenShift networking, and container platform expertise.
• Experience with GitOps, CI/CD, automation, and version control.
• Advanced Ansible Automation Platform experience.
• Proven ability to solve complex technical challenges and drive projects independently.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and improve OpenShift platform readiness and operational maturity.
• Design and implement OpenShift networking solutions.
• Troubleshoot cluster health, capacity, storage, and workload issues.
• Enhance GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Advance Ansible Automation Platform capabilities and operational automation.
• Provide platform lifecycle and upgrade planning guidance.
• Create technical documentation, standards, and operational runbooks.
• Deliver hands‑on coaching and knowledge transfer to team members.

Skills

OpenShift architecture

Kubernetes

GitOps

CI/CD

Ansible Automation Platform

Independent working

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Red Hat OpenShift

Kubernetes

Ansible Automation Platform

GitOps & CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Linux & Windows

Version Control Systems

Job description

Senior OpenShift Architect (Contract)

Duration: 3-month initial engagement with strong potential for extension (6-12+ months)

Location: Remote (EST hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM); occasional travel may be required, with expenses covered.

Overview

Seeking a senior-level OpenShift Architect/Engineer to lead platform initiatives from planning through execution. This role requires deep hands‑on expertise, strong architectural skills, and the ability to work independently while partnering closely with customer teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess and improve OpenShift platform readiness and operational maturity.
• Design and implement OpenShift networking solutions.
• Troubleshoot cluster health, capacity, storage, and workload issues.
• Enhance GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Advance Ansible Automation Platform capabilities and operational automation.
• Provide platform lifecycle and upgrade planning guidance.
• Create technical documentation, standards, and operational runbooks.
• Deliver hands‑on coaching and knowledge transfer to team members.

Required Qualifications

• OpenShift Virtualization certification required.
• Extensive experience architecting, implementing, and managing enterprise OpenShift environments.
• Strong Kubernetes, OpenShift networking, and container platform expertise.
• Experience with GitOps, CI/CD, automation, and version control.
• Advanced Ansible Automation Platform experience.
• Proven ability to solve complex technical challenges and drive projects independently.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Technologies

• Red Hat OpenShift
• Kubernetes
• Ansible Automation Platform
• GitOps & CI/CD
• Infrastructure as Code
• Linux & Windows
• Version Control Systems