Red Hat is seeking a Senior Architect to join our team. In this role, you will design and implement cloud-ready applications, containerized workflows, and CI/CD pipelines. You will lead large-scale migration projects, including transitions from monolithic to microservices architectures, ensuring operational improvements and seamless integration.

What You'll Do

Develop and deploy hybrid and multi-cloud environments, focusing on scalable, production-ready container platforms with enterprise-grade networking, storage, and security.
Mentor consultants and customers on DevOps, container technologies, and industry best practices while contributing to Communities of Practice (CoPs).
Conduct presales consultations, propose tailored solutions, and deliver technical presentations, workshops, and training to align with customer goals and Red Hat offerings.
Provide leadership in automation, DevSecOps pipelines, and the operationalization of container platforms, ensuring high availability and resilience.
Collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive business outcomes, and establish repeatable frameworks for container platform deployments.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field and eight (8) years of experience in the job offered or related role.
Eight (8) years of experience with Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, and containerized platforms, including experience migrating monolithic applications to microservices and implementing secure DevSecOps practices at scale.
Five (5) years of experience designing cloud-ready distributed architectures, hybrid/multi-cloud environments, and integrating cloud networking and storage solutions.
Five (5) years of experience with automation tools like Ansible, Tekton, and Terraform, and with automated deployment pipelines and continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD) strategies.
Five (5) years of experience leading cross-functional teams, mentoring in agile and DevSecOps practices, and acting as a trusted advisor to technical and business executives, including presenting to C-level stakeholders.
Five (5) years of experience with one or more Networking, Virtualization and cloud technologies and with cloud networking and storage solutions.
Five (5) years of experience devising methods and tools targeting improved service capabilities, promoting repeatable customer interactions, and lowering implementation risks.
Five (5) years of experience assessing customer needs, designing technical solutions, developing Proof of Concepts (PoCs), and delivering impactful presentations and workshops for technical adoption and decision-making.
Five (5) years of experience with Grafana, Loki, and Thanos for observability, and designing high-availability, fault-tolerant systems to ensure operational resilience.
Five (5) years of experience creating repeatable frameworks for container platform deployments, producing whitepapers and technical materials, and maintaining certifications to drive continuous learning and innovation.
Five (5) years of experience with presales and solution development, including assessing customer needs, designing technical solutions, and developing Proof of Concepts (PoCs).
Five (5) years of experience with risk management, including handling escalations, project risks, and creating strategies for issue resolution.
Five (5) years of experience with documentation and reporting, including creating clear and comprehensive documentation of project plans, solutions, and consulting engagements.
Five (5) years of experience with product, engineering, support, and sales teams including experience onboarding customers and working with customer Executive, Management, and Implementation paradigms to achieve project goals.
Five (5) years of experience with standardization practices, including developing frameworks and methodologies for repeatable container platform deployments.
Five (5) years of experience with Java, Node.js, Python, and related frameworks for application development.
Domestic travel required up to 10% of the time to client sites and internal conferences.

Technical Stack

Languages: Java, Node.js, Python
Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift
Automation & IaC: Ansible, Tekton, Terraform
Observability: Grafana, Loki, Thanos

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $148,803 - $220,680
May be eligible for equity

Work Mode

This role is local-country within the United States. Red Hat offers flexible work environments from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote.

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