Hello ,
My name is Charles Powell and I am a staffing Specialist at Voto Consulting LLC. I am reaching out to you on an exciting job opportunity with one of our clients.
Job Title : Senior Containerization Engineer (Ab Initio / OpenShift / ETL Platform)
Duration : 12-month contract that may extend or convert to fulltime
Location : Hybrid - Charlotte, NC - 3 days a week
Schedule : Monday thru Friday
Visa : USC-EAD/-EAD (W2 Candidates only)
Interview : Managers will be reviewing resumes and conducting interviews 30 min MS Teams calls
FYI this team will notice if a candidate is reading a screen during the interview. They will end interviews immediately if they see this
JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Containerization Engineer (Ab Initio / OpenShift / ETL Platform)
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Containerization Engineer to support the modernization of a large-scale enterprise ETL platform. This role focuses on transforming a legacy VM-based deployment model into a containerized, automated, and cloud-enabled platform.
The engineer will be responsible for containerizing and enabling deployment of Ab Initio, a critical enterprise data integration product, onto OpenShift/Kubernetes, while building scalable deployment pipelines and automation capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement containerization strategies for enterprise data platform components
- Lead the migration from VM-based deployments to container-based (Kubernetes/OpenShift) infrastructure
- Develop and maintain deployment pipelines for Ab Initio product components
- Automate provisioning, deployment, and maintenance using infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD frameworks
- Onboard multiple Ab Initio components into enterprise deployment mechanisms (EPOX)
- Ensure all components are properly deployed and orchestrated within Kubernetes clusters
- Support ETL platform operations responsible for moving data across:
- Private cloud environments
- MongoDB, Teradata, and enterprise data stores
- Administer and optimize platform performance via automation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with infrastructure, platform, and data engineering teams
- Take ownership of deliverables proactively identify blockers and drive resolution
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant experience
Strong hands-on experience with:
- Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation
- Building and maintaining deployment pipelines (CI/CD)
- Experience working with large-scale enterprise platforms
- Proven ability to containerize complex applications
Strong understanding of:
- Distributed systems
- Cloud infrastructure
- Deployment orchestration
Excellent communication skills:
- Must be able to clearly articulate technical concepts
- Strong written and verbal communication required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Ab Initio (highly preferred)
- Background in ETL, data pipelines, or data platform engineering
Experience with:
- MongoDB, Teradata, or similar enterprise data systems
- Private cloud environments
- Experience onboarding applications into enterprise deployment frameworks
- Familiarity with financial services environments (nice to have, not required)
Certifications (Nice to Have)
- Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, etc.)
- Docker / containerization certifications
- Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or OpenShift)
- Note: Certifications should be listed prominently at the top of the resume.
Soft Skills & Candidate Profile
- Self-starter who takes ownership of work and drives execution
- Proactive communicator who seeks out information and resolves dependencies
- Demonstrates urgency and accountability does not wait for direction
- Engaged and collaborative working style
- Strong presence and authenticity in communication (no scripted responses)
Environment
- Large enterprise data platform
- Core ETL conduit supporting critical data movement across the organization
- Heavy use of automation and scheduling tools (including AutoSys)
Additional Notes
- Senior-level resource expected to lead initiatives and operate independently
- Role focuses on building the future-state container platform for Ab Initio
- Strong emphasis on automation, scalability, and platform engineering
Thanks and Regards
Charles Powell || Lead Technical Recruiter
Voto Consulting LLC
Direct: (551)–274-5551
EXT : (201) – 297- 1187 – Ext 199
1549 Finnegan Lane, 2nd Floor, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
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