OpenShift Cloud Developer

We are seeking a skilled OpenShift Cloud Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in container orchestration, cloud-native development, and automation, with a focus on building and maintaining scalable infrastructure solutions.

• Design, develop, and maintain OpenShift/Kubernetes‑based cloud infrastructure and applications
• Build and maintain Kubernetes Operators using Operator SDK and controller‑runtime
• Develop automation tools and scripts using Golang and Python to streamline deployment and operations
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for containerized applications
• Troubleshoot and optimize container workloads, networking, cluster performance, and scalability
• Implement AI‑assisted DevOps practices, including:
  • AI‑driven build and test failure analysis
  • Intelligent log analysis and anomaly detection
  • Predictive capacity and performance insights
• Enable automation‑first and GitOps workflows using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Collaborate with development teams to containerize applications and define scalable deployment strategies
• Leverage AI tools and agentic workflows to improve code reviews, CI efficiency, and operational responsiveness
• Monitor, maintain, and continuously enhance Linux‑based systems and container platforms
• Contribute to open‑source projects and maintain internal tooling repositories

• OpenShift/Kubernetes: Deep understanding of container orchestration, pod lifecycle, services, ingress, storage, and cluster architecture
• Operator Development: Experience building custom Kubernetes Operators using Operator SDK, Kubebuilder, or similar frameworks
• Golang: Strong proficiency in Go for building operators, controllers, and cloud-native applications
• Python: Solid Python development skills for automation, scripting, and tooling

• Linux Administration: Strong command of Linux systems, shell scripting, and system-level troubleshooting
• Networking Fundamentals: Good understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, service mesh, and container networking (CNI
• Automation: Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform) and automation frameworks

• CI/CD: Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD, Tekton, or similar tools
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows
• Open Source: Active participation in or exposure to open source communities and projects
• Containerization: Deep knowledge of Docker, Podman, and container best practices

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)
• Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Understanding of security best practices for containerized environments

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