Senior Architect

Design and implement cloud-ready applications, containerized workflows, and CI/CD pipelines using technologies like Java, Node.js, Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift. Lead large-scale migration projects, including "mono to micro" transitions, ensuring operational improvements and seamless integration with enterprise systems.
 

*Telecommuting role to be performed anywhere in the U.S.
 

What You Will Do:

• Develop and deploy hybrid and multi-cloud environments, focusing on scalable, production-ready container platforms with enterprise-grade networking, storage, and security.
• Mentor consultants and customers on DevOps, container technologies, and industry best practices while contributing to Communities of Practice (CoPs).
• Conduct presales consultations, propose tailored solutions, and deliver technical presentations, workshops, and training to align with customer goals and Red Hat offerings.
• Provide leadership in automation, DevSecOps pipelines, and the operationalization of container platforms, ensuring high availability and resilience.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive business outcomes, and establish repeatable frameworks for container platform deployments.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field and eight (8) years of experience in the job offered or related role.
• Must have eight (8) years of experience with Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, and containerized platforms, including experience migrating monolithic applications to microservices and implementing secure DevSecOps practices at scale.
• Must have five (5) years of experience with: designing cloud-ready distributed architectures, hybrid/multi-cloud environments, and integrating cloud networking and storage solutions; automation tools like Ansible, Tekton, and Terraform, and with automated deployment pipelines and continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD) strategies; leading cross-functional teams, mentoring in agile and DevSecOps practices, and acting as a trusted advisor to technical and business executives, including presenting to C-level stakeholders; one or more Networking, Virtualization and cloud technologies and with cloud networking and storage solutions; devising methods and tools targeting improved service capabilities, promoting repeatable customer interactions, and lowering implementation risks; assessing customer needs, designing technical solutions, developing Proof of Concepts (PoCs), and delivering impactful presentations and workshops for technical adoption and decision-making; Grafana, Loki, and Thanos for observability, and designing high-availability, fault-tolerant systems to ensure operational resilience; creating repeatable frameworks for container platform deployments, producing whitepapers and technical materials, and maintaining certifications to drive continuous learning and innovation; presales and solution development, including assessing customer needs, designing technical solutions, and developing Proof of Concepts (PoCs); risk management, including handling escalations, project risks, and creating strategies for issue resolution; documentation and reporting, including creating clear and comprehensive documentation of project plans, solutions, and consulting engagements; product, engineering, support, and sales teams including experience onboarding customers and working with customer Executive, Management, and Implementation paradigms to achieve project goals; standardization practices, including developing frameworks and methodologies for repeatable container platform deployments; and Java, Node.js, Python, and related frameworks for application development.
• Domestic travel required up to 10% of the time to client sites and internal conferences. Travel expenses covered by Red Hat, Inc.

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The salary range for this position is $148,803 - $220,680 . Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

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