Solutions Architect

Job title: Solution Architect

Will the role be 100% remote, hybrid or 100% office? Hybrid 3 days/week

If the role is hybrid/ office based specify location: Wokingham, UK

Duration of assignment: 6 months contract InsideIR35

The Role:

As a Solution Architect specializing in Red Hat OpenShift, you will design, implement, and optimize containerized solutions for enterprise clients. You will act as a trusted advisor, guiding customers through their cloud-native journey, ensuring scalability, security, and business alignment

Key responsibilities:

Architect containerized applications using Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes.

Define end-to-end architecture for hybrid and multi-cloud environments

Collaborate with client teams to align technical solutions with business goals.

Lead deployment and configuration of OpenShift clusters

Provide guidance on CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation.

Mentor teams on containerization best practices

Key skills/knowledge/experience:

Strong hands-on experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Linux.

Proficiency in container orchestration, microservices, and cloud-native architectures.

Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Tekton), automation tools (Ansible, Terraform

Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Familiarity with DevOps methodologies and security best practices.

Preferred: Red Hat Certified OpenShift Architect, RHCE

Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Ability to work in fast-paced environments and lead cross-functional teams.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

Preferred: Red Hat Certified OpenShift Architect, RHCE.

10+ Years experience in IT architecture, minimum 4+ years in OpenShift/Kubernetes