Lead Software Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Application and Cloud Transformation (ACT) team, responsible for enterprise-grade platforms and services with a focus on driving a cloud-native strategy.

This role centers on delivering and supporting Open Shift Container orchestration and runtime environments at scale, particularly for large enterprises in regulated industries.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in platform engineering, cloud automation, and Open Shift, with a proactive mindset for solving complex problems and enabling transformation across hybrid environments.

• Design and implement Open Shift adoption strategies aligned with enterprise architecture, security standards, and technology frameworks
• Support Open Shift platforms at scale, including deployment, management, and security hardening across environments
• Guide customer onboarding and operational management of Open Shift runtimes
• Evangelize integrated Open Shift services and advocate for their adoption and security advantages
• Drive automation, compliance, monitoring, and inventory strategies across cloud environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve high-severity issues, ensuring high system availability and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with production support and platform engineering teams to ensure service continuity
• Define and document engineering standards and best practices for enterprise cloud platforms
• Engage with global, cross-functional teams to drive innovation and modernize infrastructure
• Lead risk management practices and support implementation of cloud control requirements
• Deliver technical guidance and training on Open Shift best practices to team members
• Participate in architectural reviews and serve as SME on private/hybrid cloud projects

• 5+ years of software engineering experience or equivalent professional background
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Open Shift container platform in enterprise environments
• 5+ years of experience in scripting and automation using Bash, Python, or similar tools
• 5+ years of experience with Linux OS and container orchestration
• 3+ years with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
• 3+ years working with CI/CD and Dev Ops tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab, Tekton, Harness, ArgoCD)
• 3+ years of monitoring and observability tools experience (e.g., Splunk, Grafana, App Dynamics, New Relic, Elastic, Open Telemetry)
• Deep understanding of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and private/hybrid cloud architecture
• Experience in implementing security and compliance controls in cloud platforms
• Exposure to Azure or GCP cloud platforms
• Strong knowledge of networking, storage, and security concepts in containerized environments
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to lead and collaborate in a diverse, fast-paced enterprise setting

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Open Shift Administration (EX280) – Preferred