# Senior OpenShift Architect

> Qode · United States (Remote) · Contract · Posted 2026-09-21

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

**Senior OpenShift Architect (Contract)**

**Duration:** 3-month initial engagement with strong potential for extension (6-12+ months)

**Location:** Remote (EST hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM); occasional travel may be required, with expenses covered.

**Overview**

Seeking a senior-level OpenShift Architect/Engineer to lead platform initiatives from planning through execution. This role requires deep hands-on expertise, strong architectural skills, and the ability to work independently while partnering closely with customer teams.

**Responsibilities**

-   Assess and improve OpenShift platform readiness and operational maturity.
-   Design and implement OpenShift networking solutions.
-   Troubleshoot cluster health, capacity, storage, and workload issues.
-   Enhance GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
-   Advance Ansible Automation Platform capabilities and operational automation.
-   Provide platform lifecycle and upgrade planning guidance.
-   Create technical documentation, standards, and operational runbooks.
-   Deliver hands-on coaching and knowledge transfer to team members.

**Required Qualifications**

-   OpenShift Virtualization certification required.
-   Extensive experience architecting, implementing, and managing enterprise OpenShift environments.
-   Strong Kubernetes, OpenShift networking, and container platform expertise.
-   Experience with GitOps, CI/CD, automation, and version control.
-   Advanced Ansible Automation Platform experience.
-   Proven ability to solve complex technical challenges and drive projects independently.
-   Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

**Technologies**

-   Red Hat OpenShift
-   Kubernetes
-   Ansible Automation Platform
-   GitOps & CI/CD
-   Infrastructure as Code
-   Linux & Windows
-   Version Control Systems

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