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OCP (OpenShift) Architect

STI, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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Title: OCP (OpenShift) Architect Location: Charlotte , NC, and NJ Contract

We are looking for strong hands on

OCP

( OpenShift ) experience for the below requirements. Must have

application

experience with

Java or .Net

not infra and Deveops. Job Overview:

We are seeking a

OCP Architect

with extensive hands-on experience in

OpenShift 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.

Required Skills & Experience:

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

DevOps , including hands-on experience with

OCP ,

Kubernetes , and

cloud-native development . In-depth knowledge of

migration frameworks/tools

such as

Konveyor ,

Move2Kube , and

OpenRewrite . Strong working knowledge of

CI/CD tools

like

Spinnaker ,

Jenkins ,

Harness ,

GitHub 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. Key Responsibilities:

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, DevOps, and business teams to align technical decisions with broader organizational goals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality cloud-native solutions. Additional Qualifications:

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.