Platform Engineer

YOU WILL

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform clusters in an on-premises environment.
• Support OpenShift cluster operations, maintenance, and lifecycle management, ensuring platform stability and reliability.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve OpenShift-related incidents and technical issues.
• Collaborate directly with Red Hat Support and external technical teams to resolve complex platform issues.
• Manage and configure OpenShift Data Foundation (ODF), including storage troubleshooting, storage types, and S3 quota workarounds.
• Work with Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management (ACM) to support cluster operations.
• Implement and maintain GitOps workflows using Argo CD.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate GitOps API operations.
• Participate in Incident Management, handling operational tickets and resolving platform-related issues.
• Take part in half-day incident support shifts as part of the team.

MUST HAVE

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience administering and managing Red Hat OpenShift clusters.
• Practical experience with OpenShift cluster administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and incident resolution.
• Experience working with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform in on-premises environments.
• Good understanding of Kubernetes architecture and core concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Argo CD and GitOps principles.
• Good knowledge of Linux operating systems and container technologies.
• Basic to intermediate Python scripting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Red Hat Support and external technical teams.
• Willingness to participate in half-day incident support shifts.
• Good command of English, including the ability to discuss technical issues with external support teams.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with OpenShift Data Foundation (ODF), including storage configuration, troubleshooting, and S3-related operations.
• Familiarity with Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management (ACM).
• Experience developing Python-based automation for GitOps APIs.
• Knowledge of OpenShift cluster lifecycle management, including upgrades and platform maintenance.
• Experience working in environments with structured Incident Management processes.