OCP; OpenShift Architect

Title: OCP (Open Shift) Architect

Location:
Charlotte, NC, and NJ

Contract

• We are looking for strong hands on OCP (Open Shift) experience for the below requirements. Must have application experience with Java or .Net not infra and Deveops.

We are seeking a OCP Architect with extensive hands‑on experience in Open Shift Container Platform (OCP), Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF), and Kubernetes to drive critical migration and development initiatives. In this role, you will not only lead technical teams but also actively participate in the configuration, migration, and management of cloud environments. Your expertise will ensure that our applications run smoothly on the OCP platform while addressing challenges inherent to both OCP and PCF platforms.

• 15+ years of IT experience with at least 5+ years of hands‑on expertise in OCP configuration management and Kubernetes deployments.
• Extensive experience with PCF/TAS and OCP in complex, enterprise‑level application environments (Java, .NET).
• Proven track record of leading migration projects from PCF/TAS to OCP, particularly within the Financial Services Industry.
• Strong technical proficiency in cloud technologies, containerization, and Dev Ops, including hands‑on experience with OCP, Kubernetes, and cloud‑native development.
• In‑depth knowledge of migration frameworks/tools such as Konveyor, Move2
  
  Kube, and Open Rewrite.
• Strong working knowledge of CI/CD tools like Spinnaker, Jenkins, Harness, Git Hub Actions, Kaniko, Helm charts, and Calico / Kubernetes Network Policies.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor teams, make technical decisions, and ensure alignment across cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities, particularly around platform differences, migration challenges, and containerization.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Lead and Execute Migrations:
  Oversee and actively participate in migrating applications from PCF/TAS to OCP, ensuring a seamless transition, optimal configuration, and high availability.
• Hands‑On Leadership:
  Directly contribute to the configuration, deployment, and management of OCP and Kubernetes environments, ensuring best practices are followed and systems are scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Drive Technical Solutions:
  Lead efforts to solve complex technical problems related to application deployment, platform differences, and cloud infrastructure, providing innovative solutions to prevent future issues.
• Guide and Mentor Teams:
  Provide hands‑on mentorship and technical leadership to engineers, helping them navigate migration challenges, improve deployment strategies, and adopt best practices in containerization and cloud environments.
• Optimize CI/CD Pipelines:
  Take ownership of the CI/CD pipeline processes using Spinnaker, Jenkins, and other tools, ensuring automated deployments are smooth, reliable, and efficient.
• Collaborate Across Teams:
  Work closely with development, Dev Ops, and business teams to align technical decisions with broader organizational goals, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality cloud‑native solutions.

• Experience in Financial Services or similar highly regulated industries is highly desirable.
• A proactive and self‑motivated leader with the ability to take ownership and drive projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and deliver results on tight deadlines.