Senior Containerization Engineer (Ab Initio / OpenShift / ETL Platform)

Senior Containerization Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) Duration: 12 Month Contract

We are seeking a Senior Containerization Engineer to support the modernization of a large-scale enterprise ETL platform. This role focuses on transforming a legacy VM-based deployment model into a containerized, automated, and cloud-enabled platform.

The engineer will be responsible for containerizing and enabling deployment of Ab Initio, a critical enterprise data integration product, onto OpenShift/Kubernetes, while building scalable deployment pipelines and automation capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement containerization strategies for enterprise data platform components
• Lead the migration from VM-based deployments to container-based (Kubernetes/OpenShift) infrastructure
• Develop and maintain deployment pipelines for Ab Initio product components
• Automate provisioning, deployment, and maintenance using infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD frameworks
• Onboard multiple Ab Initio components into enterprise deployment mechanisms (EPOX)
• Ensure all components are properly deployed and orchestrated within Kubernetes clusters
• Support ETL platform operations responsible for moving data across:
• Private cloud environments
• MongoDB, Teradata, and enterprise data stores
• Administer and optimize platform performance via automation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with infrastructure, platform, and data engineering teams
• Take ownership of deliverables proactively identify blockers and drive resolution

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience

Strong hands-on experience with:

• Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation
• Building and maintaining deployment pipelines (CI/CD)
• Experience working with large-scale enterprise platforms
• Proven ability to containerize complex applications

Strong understanding of:

• Distributed systems
• Cloud infrastructure
• Deployment orchestration

Excellent communication skills:

• Must be able to clearly articulate technical concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Ab Initio (highly preferred)
• Background in ETL, data pipelines, or data platform engineering

Experience with:

• MongoDB, Teradata, or similar enterprise data systems
• Private cloud environments
• Experience onboarding applications into enterprise deployment frameworks
• Familiarity with financial services environments (nice to have, not required)

Certifications (Nice to Have):

• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, etc.)
• Docker / containerization certifications
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or OpenShift)
• Note: Certifications should be listed prominently at the top of the resume.

Soft Skills & Candidate Profile:

• Self-starter who takes ownership of work and drives execution
• Proactive communicator who seeks out information and resolves dependencies
• Demonstrates urgency and accountability does not wait for direction
• Engaged and collaborative working style
• Strong presence and authenticity in communication (no scripted responses)

Environment:

• Large enterprise data platform
• Core ETL conduit supporting critical data movement across the organization
• Heavy use of automation and scheduling tools (including AutoSys)