Senior Software Systems Engineer

Job Title: Senior Software Systems Engineer
Primary location of assignment: Richmond, VA 23219
Pay Range: $45.00-$50.00 hourly
Contract: Full Time W2.

Job Description:

• Senior Software Systems Engineer

Top Required Skills:

• Proven expertise in managing and operating Kubernetes platforms, especially Red Hat OpenShift environments. Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG)
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture, components, and ecosystem, including hands-on experience with kubectl, Helm, and other Kubernetes tools.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices, including Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with supporting other virtualization platforms (VMWare vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach to troubleshooting and issue resolution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification.
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration.
• Familiarity with security best practices for containerized applications and Kubernetes environments, including role-based access control (RBAC) and network policies.
• Experience with database management systems (DBMS) in a Kubernetes context, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, ArangoDB, or MongoDB.
• Experience in agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams

High Level Project Overview:

• Client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Systems Engineer who specializes in Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP).
• The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining client's container orchestration platforms, ensuring their optimal performance, scalability, and reliability in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• The candidate will also be a member of a larger VM administration and server administration team and will assist with managing and troubleshooting infrastructure issues related to server OS and virtualization platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform environments.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and secure deployment practices.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize the platform for high availability and resilience.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring of containerized applications.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures for maintaining platform security, compliance, and best practices.
• Provide guidance and training to other engineers on container orchestration platforms and related technologies and develop related documentation.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to Kubernetes, containerization, and cloud-native architectures.
• Provide supplemental VMWare vSphere support: deployment and configuration of ESXi hosts, storage and performance monitoring, and performing security updates.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation and respond to issues with VM infrastructure and server OS tickets

Required Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software systems engineering, with a focus on container orchestration platforms.

Education:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency (required)

Note:

• **2 Submittals Per Supplier**
• Must List on CV the years of experience and last use of the below - if not present on resume will be rejected as missing information
• Proven experience with:
• Kubernetes Platforms: Red Hat Open Shift, Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG)
• Kubernetes Architecture: kubectl, Helm, and other Kubernetes tools
• CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• MAX Supplier Bill Rate: $72.50
• Primary location of assignment: 600 CANAL STREET Richmond, VA 23219
• How many contractors are you needing? 1
• What is the preferred candidate location (local, non-local, remote?) and is there flexibility? Local Candidates Only
• Are any certification required: No
• Preferred Interview Process Overview (High level): Teams - Camera On

Are there any specific companies/industries you'd like to see in the candidate's experience?

• Preference for candidates with experience in the utility industry or other regulated industry
• Teams - Camera On
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Pay Range: $45.00 - $50.00
The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.
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