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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # OpenShift/Kubernetes Platform Engineer - **Company:** Robert Half - **Location:** St. Paul, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Disaster Recovery, OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Software Deployment, Cloud Platform System, HybridCloud, Containerization, Kubernetes, Cloud Integration, Cloud Optimization, Terraform - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/5ece5491-57ac-427c-bc96-119cf55476fc ## About the Role * 7+ years of infrastructure, platform engineering, or cloud engineering experience * 3+ years of hands-on OpenShift and/or Kubernetes design and implementation experience * Strong experience building enterprise container platforms, not just administering them * Expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) * Experience with infrastructure-as-code and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Helm * Strong understanding of networking, container security, and enterprise infrastructure architecture * Experience supporting hybrid cloud and on-premises environments * Experience developing CI/CD, GitOps, or cloud-native deployment practices * Ability to influence technical direction and collaborate with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders Preferred * Azure cloud experience * OpenShift certifications * ArgoCD or GitOps experience * Multi-cluster Kubernetes environments * Experience leading cloud transformation or platform modernization initiatives This role is ideal for someone who has designed and built OpenShift/Kubernetes platforms and wants the opportunity to influence long-term platform and cloud strategy., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. ## Description Our client is seeking a Senior OpenShift/Kubernetes Platform Engineer to help design, build, and evolve their enterprise container platform. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on platform architecture, automation, and modernization rather than day-to-day operational support. This individual will lead the design and implementation of OpenShift and Kubernetes capabilities across on-premises and future cloud environments, helping establish a scalable, secure, and resilient platform for modern application deployment. The role offers significant influence in shaping the organization's container strategy and future Azure cloud direction. Responsibilities include: * Design, build, and implement OpenShift and Kubernetes platforms * Lead cluster architecture, deployment, and platform engineering initiatives * Develop infrastructure automation using Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and related technologies * Partner with infrastructure, application, security, and architecture teams to establish platform standards and best practices * Drive container adoption and cloud-native application strategies * Define platform governance, security, scalability, and resiliency standards * Create roadmaps for platform growth, modernization, and future cloud integration * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to internal teams * Establish high-availability, disaster recovery, and operational frameworks for containerized workloads ## Related Videos - [From Zero to Hero: Launch & Manage Your Cloud Apps with Free OpenShift & Red Hat Developer Hub](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1023-from-zero-to-hero-launch-manage-your-cloud-apps-with-free-openshift-red-hat-developer-hub) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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