Senior Technical Consultant, RedHat + OpenShift - Remote

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Principal Architect – Red Hat OpenShift & Automation to lead enterprise containerization and automation initiatives.

In Short

• Architect and deliver enterprise-grade solutions based on Red Hat OpenShift across hybrid cloud environments.
• Design and implement end-to-end automation using Ansible Automation Platform.
• Lead customer engagements, driving workshops, solution discussions, and project scoping.
• Define and maintain High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents.
• Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Terraform and automation via Python scripting.
• Lead the build-out of Red Hat practice in India, including hiring, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Upskill team members and enable internal capability development on emerging Red Hat technologies.
• Serve as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity.

Requirements

• 12+ years of industry experience with at least 5+ years in a leadership or architect role.
• Hands-on experience in Red Hat OpenShift (4.x) implementation and administration.
• Expertise with Ansible Automation Platform (Tower, playbooks, workflows).
• Strong experience in Kubernetes and container orchestration principles.
• Proven experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in Terraform, Python scripting, and DevOps toolchains.
• Experience in building enterprise-scale, highly available, and secure platforms.
• Strong documentation skills for HLD, LLD, and operational runbooks.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and customer interfacing skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage delivery timelines, and mentor peers.
• Red Hat Certifications: RHCE, EX280, EX447, EX288, or EX407.
• Cloud certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and cloud-native patterns.
• Experience with service mesh, observability tools, and security in container platforms.

Benefits

• Strong leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for technology evangelism and mentoring.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.