OpenShift Platform Architect

Job Title: OpenShift Platform Architect
Location: Sheffield (5 days on-site required)
Salary/Rate: Up to £600 Per Day Inside IR35 Via PAYE Umbrella
Start Date: 01/12/2025
Job Type: 6-month contract (potential for extension or role evolution)

We have an exciting opportunity available with a leading technology consultancy seeking an experienced OpenShift Platform Architect. This role will focus on designing and implementing large-scale platform migration solutions using OpenShift and associated automation tools.

• You will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and delivery of OpenShift-based platform architectures and migration initiatives across complex, multi-platform environments.
• Design and implement OpenShift platform architecture to support enterprise migration projects.
• Develop robust migration strategies and processes for applications and containerised workloads.
• Lead virtualisation and containerisation initiatives to enable seamless platform transitions.
• Manage and optimise storage and networking solutions, including Pure Storage and Dell Storage environments.
• Drive infrastructure automation, including zero-touch VM builds and deployment automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver efficient, modernised platform solutions without traditional lift-and-shift approaches.

• Proven experience designing and implementing OpenShift/OCP platform architectures.
• Strong background in virtualisation and containerisation technologies.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise storage and networking solutions (eg, Pure Storage, Dell Storage).
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Scripting for infrastructure management.
• Experience developing migration processes for complex, multi-platform environments.
• Understanding of zero-touch VM builds and infrastructure-as-code principles.

• Familiarity with automation orchestration platforms such as AIP.
• Experience working on enterprise-scale platform migrations or modernisation projects.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder communication skills within technical environments.
• Ability to adapt quickly to evolving project requirements and emerging technologies.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

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Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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