Openshift Engineer

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry‑leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem. Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent. About Position Onsite: No Experience: 7+ Job Type: Full Time Employment What You’ll Do We are seeking a highly skilled Senior OpenShift DevOps Engineer to design, automate, and manage deployment frameworks for enterprise‑grade Red Hat OpenShift (OCP) platforms. This role focuses on building scalable and repeatable installation processes, managing platform services, and driving GitOps‑based deployments across both connected and air‑gapped environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in OpenShift and Kubernetes, strong automation capabilities, and hands‑on experience with modern DevOps, infrastructure‑as‑code, and secure software delivery practices. Key Responsibilities Design and develop automated installation frameworks for OpenShift clusters using scripting and infrastructure automation tools Implement and maintain end-to-end platform provisioning workflows, including prerequisite validation and setup Deploy and manage platform components using Helm charts, OpenShift operators, and OCI-based artifacts Build and orchestrate CI/CD pipelines using Tekton and enterprise DevOps toolchains Implement GitOps-based deployment strategies using Argo CD for application lifecycle management Manage installation and configuration of core platform services such as Vault, monitoring stacks, and operators Develop and maintain air‑gapped (disconnected) installation and upgrade mechanisms, including image mirroring Integrate tools such as Ansible, OC Mirror, JQ, YQ, and Terraform into deployment workflows Implement secure software supply chain practices, including container image signing using Cosign Enable standardized deployment processes across environments and entry points Collaborate with platform engineering, SRE, and release teams to align on scalable deployment strategies Expertise You’ll Bring Strong hands‑on experience with Red Hat OpenShift (OCP) administration and deployment Deep understanding of OpenShift control plane architecture, cluster lifecycle management, and Operator Lifecycle Manager (OLM) Strong expertise in Kubernetes core concepts including networking, scheduling, and cluster operations Automation & Infrastructure Advanced proficiency in Shell scripting (Bash) for automation and installer development Experience building custom deployment frameworks and automation pipelines Hands‑on experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or similar Deployment, CI/CD & GitOps Experience with Helm for application packaging and deployment Experience with Argo CD for GitOps-based deployments Experience with Tekton Pipelines for CI/CD execution Strong experience designing and implementing end‑to‑end CI/CD pipelines Containerization & Supply Chain Security Expertise in Docker and containerization practices Experience with OCI‑compliant container registries and image packaging tools Experience with image mirroring for air‑gapped environments Experience using Cosign for container image signing and verification DevOps Tooling & Networking Experience with OC CLI, OC Mirror, Ansible, JQ, and YQ Strong understanding of DNS concepts and networking fundamentals Preferred Qualifications Experience working in secure or air‑gapped OpenShift environments Familiarity with Red Hat ecosystem tools and installer frameworks Experience with multi‑cluster OpenShift deployments or hybrid cloud architectures Exposure to platform engineering or Internal Developer Platform (IDP) initiatives Soft Skills Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities. Excellent collaboration skills across distributed teams. Clear and effective communication for technical design discussions. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents Diversity & Inclusion Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds. Workplace Accommodations We offer hybrid work options and flexible working hours to accommodate various needs and preferences. Our office is equipped with accessible facilities, including adjustable workstations, ergonomic chairs, and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities. If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Equal Opportunity Statement Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. #J-18808-Ljbffr Persistent Systems LLC (New York)