Solution Architect
Solution Architect (Openshift/Kubernetes)
Location: London (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days in the office)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £130K
Who We Are
We are a consultancy operating within Robert Walters, the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds.
The Role
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Solution Architect (Openshift/Kubernetes) to join Robert Walters as a Consultant.
As a Consultant, you will benefit from permanent employment with Robert Walters and will be deployed on an assignment within our clients' organisations, in return we will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills with ongoing training and professional support.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a global business, providing top-tier service to our blue chip clients.
What You'll Do
- Define enterprise target architecture across container platforms (OpenShift/Kubernetes), infrastructure, networking, and automation.
- Design resilient, secure Kubernetes platforms incorporating container networking (ingress, egress, load balancing, SDN) plus reusable patterns and guardrails.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code standards via Terraform, Ansible, and Git workflows, seamlessly integrated with CI/CD for uniformity.
- Shape and support Internal Developer Platform (IDP) to facilitate microservices and cloud-native applications.
- Align on-premise VMware setups with hybrid/public cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Deliver architectural direction to Linux, Network, and Automation teams, spearheading governance, reviews, and key decisions.
- Guarantee solutions comply with regulatory, security, and compliance standards, enabling efficient workload deployment.
What You Bring
- Extensive experience in platform engineering, Internal Developer Platform (IDP) development, and DevSecOps practices
- Hands-on experience with building or designing Red Hat OpenShift/Kubernetes platforms
- Proven experience delivering Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible
- Exposure to VMware and hybrid environments
- Deep understanding of networking in containerised systems
- Experience in infrastructure, automation, and cloud integration
What's Next
If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.
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This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.