We are looking for an Application Engineer (OpenShift Container Platform) to join our platform team. Youll be responsible for managing container platforms, supporting deployments, and ensuring reliability across mission-critical environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, and manage OpenShift and Kubernetes clusters, including installation, upgrades, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Support and administer application servers (Apache Tomcat, JBoss, Apache, NGINX) with a focus on deployment, publishing, performance, and troubleshooting.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Git, and related tools.
- Integrate and support web services (SOAP/REST/APIs) across platforms.
- Leverage automation frameworks (Red Hat Ansible, Docker) to enhance reliability and scalability.
- Configure and use monitoring tools (Kibana and others) for performance and health checks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and seamless product deployments.
- (Nice to have) Experience with RabbitMQ and Redis for messaging and caching.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in application stack administration (Tomcat, JBoss, Apache, NGINX).
- Strong background in Linux/Unix environments with hands-on installation, configuration, and troubleshooting experience.
- 1+ years of practical experience managing OpenShift clusters and related tooling.
- Solid knowledge of Kubernetes administration and best practices.
- Expertise with Ansible, Docker, Git, CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, and Kibana.
- Proven ability to perform application issue resolution, root cause analysis, and system optimization.
- Broad understanding of infrastructure and database fundamentals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Skills in designing topologies, enhancing services, and producing clear documentation.
- Familiarity with messaging and caching systems (RabbitMQ, Redis).
Preferred Certifications
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA).
- Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration.
Core Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities with a focus on reliability and performance.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills to work across cross-functional teams.
- High attention to detail and accountability in managing complex systems.
- Adaptable and committed to continuous learning in evolving container and automation technologies.
