What are the responsibilities and job description for the OpenShift Cloud Engineer position at JS Consulting?
Job Title : Cloud Engineer with OpenShift
Location : Hybrid Role (3-Days Onsite / week) in Dallas, TX
Duration : 6-12 Months Contract.
Interview process : Phone followed by Video Interview.
Work Authorization : - US Citizen or Green Card Only.
Note : - This is a W2 role only.
Job Description : -
Our client is seeking an experienced PaaS Engineer - OpenShift & Cloud to join their growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering, supporting, and automating Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings with a strong focus on OpenShift and cloud technologies. This role will involve assisting with application migrations to PaaS environments, driving cloud-native application deployment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to modernize their infrastructure.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled engineer to join a fast-paced, high-energy team, playing a key role in shaping the future of cloud infrastructure and services. The team values collaboration, innovation, and hard work. As a PaaS Engineer, the candidate will be empowered to contribute to challenging projects, take ownership of key initiatives, and push the boundaries of cloud engineering and PaaS offerings.
Required Skills & Experience :
- Red Hat OpenShift : 5 years of experience administering OpenShift environments (VMs, Bare Metal, and ROSA), including OpenShift Container Platform (v4.15 and above), OpenShift Data Foundation, and OpenShift Platform Plus
- Cloud Platforms : Expertise in cloud administration, including AWS, Azure, and / or IBM Cloud
- Containers & Orchestration : Extensive knowledge of Linux Containers (Docker), Kubernetes, and the deployment of containerized applications / microservices architectures
- Application Migration & Refactoring : Proven experience migrating and refactoring enterprise applications to containerized workloads
- Scripting & Automation : Proficiency in configuration management and scripting technologies (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Shell, Python)
- DevOps & CI / CD : Hands-on experience with CI / CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, and similar tools, along with a deep understanding of DevOps practices and tools
- Networking & Infrastructure : Working knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls, load balancing, and related infrastructure components
- Technical Expertise : Solid understanding of Java, JBoss, nginx, Node.js, and enterprise application architectures
- Troubleshooting & Optimization : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for troubleshooting and optimizing cloud and containerized environments
- SSL Certificate Management : Knowledge of SSL certificate management and related security best practices
- Agile Methodologies : Familiarity with Agile methodologies, tools, and practices (kanban, stand-ups, sprints, etc.)
- Monitoring & Logging : Experience with container and pod-level monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Dynatrace, QRadar)
- Communication & Documentation : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical issues and document solutions
- Team Collaboration : Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team
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