OpenShift Cloud Developer

Introduction
We are seeking a skilled Open Shift Cloud Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in container orchestration, cloud-native development, and automation, with a focus on building and maintaining scalable infrastructure solutions.
Your role and responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain Open Shift/Kubernetes‑based cloud infrastructure and applications
Build and maintain Kubernetes Operators using Operator SDK and controller‑runtime
Develop automation tools and scripts using Golang and Python to streamline deployment and operations
Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for containerized applications
Troubleshoot and optimize container workloads, networking, cluster performance, and scalability
Implement AI‑assisted DevOps practices, including:
AI‑driven build and test failure analysis
Intelligent log analysis and anomaly detection
Predictive capacity and performance insights
Enable automation‑first and Git Ops workflows using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Collaborate with development teams to containerize applications and define scalable deployment strategies
Leverage AI tools and agentic workflows to improve code reviews, CI efficiency, and operational responsiveness
Monitor, maintain, and continuously enhance Linux‑based systems and container platforms
Contribute to open‑source projects and maintain internal tooling repositories
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
Core Technologies
Open Shift/Kubernetes: Deep understanding of container orchestration, pod lifecycle, services, ingress, storage, and cluster architecture
Operator Development: Experience building custom Kubernetes Operators using Operator SDK, Kubebuilder, or similar frameworks
Golang: Strong proficiency in Go for building operators, controllers, and cloud-native applications
Python: Solid Python development skills for automation, scripting, and tooling

Infrastructure & Operations:

Linux Administration: Strong command of Linux systems, shell scripting, and system-level troubleshooting
Networking Fundamentals: Good understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, service mesh, and container networking (CNI
Automation: Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform) and automation frameworks
Preferred technical and professional experience

Dev

Ops & Development Practices:

CI/CD: Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD, Tekton, or similar tools
Version Control: Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows
Open Source: Active participation in or exposure to open source communities and projects
Containerization: Deep knowledge of Docker, Podman, and container best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

Red Hat Certified Specialist in Open Shift or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)
Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Understanding of security best practices for containerized environments
Years of Experience:4 - 8

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Job Title

Open Shift Cloud Developer:

Job ID
115476
City / Township / Village
Bangalore
State / Province
Karnataka
Country
India
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Area of work

Infrastructure & Technology:

Employment type
Regular
Position type
Professional
Travel required
Some travel may be required based on business demand
Company
(0063) IBM India Private Limited
Shift
General (daytime)
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?
No
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