DevOps Engineer - OpenShift CI/CD Automation

DevOps Engineer – OpenShift CI/CD Automation

Whitehall resources are looking for an DevOps Engineer – OpenShift CI/CD Automation. This role is hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite in Sheffield, and the remainder remote working, for an initial 3-6 month contract.

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Job Description:

The DevOps Engineer will ensure smooth integration of development and operations processes during the migration from VMware to OpenShift. This role focuses on building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments, managing containerized workloads, and maintaining platform reliability and scalability. The engineer will work closely with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to deliver secure, efficient, and compliant solutions.

• Key Responsibilities:Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support application deployment and migration to OpenShift.
• Automate provisioning and configuration of OpenShift clusters and containerized workloads.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless migration and operational readiness.
• Implement and manage container image build, scanning, and deployment workflows.
• Optimize platform performance, scalability, and reliability through automation and monitoring.
• Integrate pipelines with source control systems (e.g., GitLab, GitHub) and build tools.
• Troubleshoot pipeline and deployment issues, ensuring minimal downtime during migration.
• Maintain compliance with security, governance, and regulatory standards.
• Continuously improve automation practices by adopting emerging DevOps tools and methodologies.

• Required Skills & Experience:Strong experience in OpenShift and Kubernetes administration, including cluster management and workload orchestration.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipeline tools such as Jenkins and GitLab CI.
• Proficiency in Ansible automation and Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker) and image registries.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Bash, Python) for automation tasks.
• Understanding of security best practices for containerized and cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.