Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum 12 years of industry experience with at least 5 years in a leadership or architect role., Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift (4.x) and administration., Expertise in Ansible Automation Platform, Kubernetes, and container orchestration., Proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, along with Terraform and Python scripting..

Key responsibilities:

Architect and deliver enterprise solutions based on Red Hat OpenShift across hybrid cloud environments.

Design and implement automation using Ansible Automation Platform.

Lead customer engagements, including workshops and project scoping.

Build and mentor the Red Hat practice within the organization.

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned Principal Architect – Red Hat OpenShift & Automation to lead enterprise containerization and automation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in Red Hat OpenShift, Ansible Automation Platform, Kubernetes, and public cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. This role requires a strategic thinker capable of driving endtoend delivery, stakeholder engagement, and building Red Hat practices across the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities
Architect and deliver enterprisegrade solutions based on Red Hat OpenShift across hybrid cloud environments.
Design and implement endtoend automation using Ansible Automation Platform.
Lead customer engagements, driving workshops, solution discussions, and project scoping.
Define and maintain HighLevel Design (HLD) and LowLevel Design (LLD) documents.
Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Terraform and automation via Python scripting.
Lead the buildout of Red Hat practice in India, including hiring, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
Provide technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
Upskill team members and enable internal capability development on emerging Red Hat technologies.
Serve as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity.

Qualifications
12+ years of industry experience with at least 5+ years in a leadership or architect role.
Handson experience in Red Hat OpenShift (4.x) implementation and administration.
Expertise with Ansible Automation Platform (Tower, playbooks, workflows).
Strong experience in Kubernetes and container orchestration principles.
Proven experience with AWS andor Azure cloud platforms.
Proficiency in Terraform, Python scripting, and DevOps toolchains.
Experience in building enterprisescale, highly available, and secure platforms.
Strong documentation skills for HLD, LLD, and operational runbooks.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and customer interfacing skills.
Proven ability to lead teams, manage delivery timelines, and mentor peers
Red Hat Certifications: RHCE, EX280, EX447, EX288, or EX407.
Cloud certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
Exposure to CICD pipelines, GitOps, and cloudnative patterns.
Experience with service mesh, observability tools, and security in container platforms.

Other Skills
Strong leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Passion for technology evangelism and mentoring.
Proactive problemsolving and decisionmaking capabilities