OpenShift Administrator (Lifecycle)

Sheffield - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: November 30 2026
Work set up: Hybrid (3 days per week in Sheffield office)

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for an OpenShift Administrator (Lifecycle) with strong automation engineering expertise to support enterprise platform operations. This role focuses on automating repetitive IT infrastructure and business processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention. The position supports Red Hat OpenShift environments ensuring automation solutions are robust scalable compliant and aligned with enterprise controls and governance standards.

What you will do:

Develop test and maintain automation scripts and tools using Python PowerShell Shell or JavaScript.
Automate manual processes including server provisioning patching software deployment and testing activities.
Develop and maintain automation solutions for Red Hat OpenShift environments.
Integrate automation workflows with existing enterprise systems APIs and tools.
Identify automation opportunities by collaborating with IT QA and business stakeholders.
Ensure automation solutions are robust scalable maintainable and compliant with enterprise standards.
Build and maintain job automation pipelines using tools such as Ansible and Jenkins.
Develop or support test automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium PyTest or Robot Framework where required.
Monitor troubleshoot and optimise automated jobs and workflows.
Utilise Jira and Confluence for work tracking documentation and knowledge sharing.
Maintain version control using Git or SVN repositories.
Document automation workflows process maps standards and user guides.
Support containerisation and orchestration activities within OpenShift and Kubernetes environments.
Consume and automate REST APIs to enable system integrations.
Work independently to manage assigned deliverables and meet agreed timelines.

Qualifications :

Five to ten years of experience in automation engineering IT operations infrastructure automation or related disciplines.
Strong scripting and programming skills in Python PowerShell Shell or JavaScript.
Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Ansible and Jenkins.
Proven experience working with Red Hat OpenShift in enterprise environments.
Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes platforms.
Experience integrating automation solutions using REST APIs.
Understanding of enterprise IT operations QA processes and compliance requirements.
Experience using version control systems such as Git or SVN.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to debug automation failures.
Experience documenting workflows automation standards and operational procedures.
Familiarity with Jira and Confluence for tracking and documentation.
Experience with ArgoCD for GitOps-based deployment and application management preferred.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deliverables in a structured enterprise environment.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair transparent and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills experience and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race colour religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Contract

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: November 30 2026Work set up: Hybrid (3 days per week in Sheffield office)Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for an OpenShift Administrator (Lifecycle) with strong automation engineering expertise to support enterprise platf...

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: November 30 2026
Work set up: Hybrid (3 days per week in Sheffield office)

What you will do:

Develop test and maintain automation scripts and tools using Python PowerShell Shell or JavaScript.
Automate manual processes including server provisioning patching software deployment and testing activities.
Develop and maintain automation solutions for Red Hat OpenShift environments.
Integrate automation workflows with existing enterprise systems APIs and tools.
Identify automation opportunities by collaborating with IT QA and business stakeholders.
Ensure automation solutions are robust scalable maintainable and compliant with enterprise standards.
Build and maintain job automation pipelines using tools such as Ansible and Jenkins.
Develop or support test automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium PyTest or Robot Framework where required.
Monitor troubleshoot and optimise automated jobs and workflows.
Utilise Jira and Confluence for work tracking documentation and knowledge sharing.
Maintain version control using Git or SVN repositories.
Document automation workflows process maps standards and user guides.
Support containerisation and orchestration activities within OpenShift and Kubernetes environments.
Consume and automate REST APIs to enable system integrations.
Work independently to manage assigned deliverables and meet agreed timelines.

Qualifications :

Five to ten years of experience in automation engineering IT operations infrastructure automation or related disciplines.
Strong scripting and programming skills in Python PowerShell Shell or JavaScript.
Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Ansible and Jenkins.
Proven experience working with Red Hat OpenShift in enterprise environments.
Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes platforms.
Experience integrating automation solutions using REST APIs.
Understanding of enterprise IT operations QA processes and compliance requirements.
Experience using version control systems such as Git or SVN.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to debug automation failures.
Experience documenting workflows automation standards and operational procedures.
Familiarity with Jira and Confluence for tracking and documentation.
Experience with ArgoCD for GitOps-based deployment and application management preferred.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deliverables in a structured enterprise environment.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair transparent and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills experience and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Contract

Key Skills

Hadoop
Microsoft Windows Server
Windows
Apache
Linux
SAN
Shell Scripting
System Administration
Administrative Experience
Scripting
Oracle
Troubleshooting

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