OpenShift Engineer

OpenShift EngineerLocation: Dallas, TX (Hybrid – 3 days onsite required)Contract: 12-18 months, with potential for extensionWe are currently recruiting for an experienced OpenShift Engineer to support and enhance our client's Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environment. This role is responsible for engineering, automation, support, and ongoing optimization of multiple OpenShift clusters, while providing hands-on expertise for application migrations and modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate is a proactive engineer with deep technical knowledge of OpenShift, Kubernetes, and containerized architectures, and a passion for automation and continuous improvement.Required Skills and Experience7–12 years of IT experience, including 4+ years working with OpenShift or Kubernetes platformsProven experience in OpenShift Administration and related Red Hat technologies.Strong understanding of Linux Containers (Docker), Kubernetes, and microservices architecture.Proficiency with Java, JBoss, nginx, Node.js, and enterprise application frameworks.Practical experience with automated deployment and DevOps concepts.Hands-on experience using GitLab CI/CD or similar automation tools.Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (protocols, firewalls, load balancing).Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.Commitment to knowledge sharing and mentoring team members.Some familiarity with SSL certificate management.Experience working within Agile environments (stand-ups, sprints, Kanban).Awareness of industry standards and emerging cloud-native technologies.Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Dynatrace or QRadar.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister, support, and optimize OpenShift clusters and associated PaaS environments.Design and implement automation for deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management of containerized applications.Assist teams with migrating and refactoring applications to containerized workloads.Configure and manage OpenShift Data Foundation, Platform Plus, Advanced Cluster Management, and Advanced Cluster Security.Manage and maintain Ceph storage for reliable data operations.Integrate and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and related DevOps tools.Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to enhance platform capabilities.Produce high-quality documentation and share knowledge across technical teams.Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women's Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.