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OpenShift Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$86.80K - $198K/yr

McLean, Virginia, USA OpenShift Engineer The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to ... Grow your skills by merging systems design and DevOps to create more efficient and resilient ...

OpenShift Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$86.80K - $198K/yr

OpenShift Engineer The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical ... Grow your skills by merging systems design and DevOps to create more efficient and resilient ...

... to Red Hat OpenShift . This engineer will support multi-site environments and play a key role in executing a complex digital transformation effort impacting 7-8 operational sites. Key ...

Openshift and Python Developer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$49.50 - $68.25/hr

Openshift and Python Developer Job Location : Chandler, AZ (ONSITE) Job Type : Full-Time Openshift and Python Developer Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Core Python, Red Hat OpenShift ...

Software Engineer - API Server (OpenShift)

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$96.44K - $154.19K/yr

As an OpenShift engineer, you will work in one of the top Kubernetes teams industry-wide. You can help us push features forward in the upstream community and assist us in ensuring the OpenShift ...

OpenShift Engineer at Iselin, NJ

Iselin, NJ · On-site

$53.50 - $73.25/hr

Openshift Engineer Location: Iselin, NJ • 7+ years of -hands-on experience establishing SecDevOps and CI/CD pipelines from scratch for enterprise solutions -hands-on experience leading and ...

OpenShift Engineer (GC--USC)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$52.25 - $71.50/hr

Qualifications Required Skills Experience with Linux or UNIX software development Experience with OpenShift as a developer Continuous integration software development models Exposure to ...

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How much do openshift developer jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for openshift developer in the United States is $117,005.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,000.00 and $134,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an OpenShift Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an OpenShift Developer, you need strong knowledge of containerization, Kubernetes orchestration, cloud-native application development, and programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, or Go. Familiarity with Red Hat OpenShift, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and relevant certifications like Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration are highly valued. Effective problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills help navigate cross-functional teams and complex deployment environments. These competencies are crucial for delivering scalable, resilient solutions and ensuring smooth application lifecycle management in modern DevOps settings.

What are some common challenges Openshift Developers face when deploying applications in a production environment?

Openshift Developers often encounter challenges such as managing resource allocation for scalable deployments, integrating CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring application security within containerized environments. Troubleshooting network configurations and persistent storage can also be complex, especially when dealing with multi-tenant clusters or hybrid cloud setups. Collaborating closely with DevOps and security teams is crucial to address these challenges effectively and maintain smooth application delivery.

What is an OpenShift Developer?

An OpenShift Developer is a software professional who designs, builds, deploys, and manages applications on the OpenShift platform. OpenShift is a Kubernetes-based container platform developed by Red Hat, enabling developers to automate deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. OpenShift Developers use tools and best practices to create cloud-native applications, integrate CI/CD pipelines, and ensure that applications run efficiently in a containerized environment. They often work closely with DevOps teams to streamline development and operations within cloud or hybrid infrastructures.
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OpenShift Platform Engineer - (SIGN-ON BONUS!!) - TS/SCI with Polygraph

OpenShift Platform Engineer - (SIGN-ON BONUS!!) - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology

Chantilly, VA

$161.50K - $218.50K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

REQ#: RQ214502Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nations safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge that we cant turn into opportunity. And our work depends on a Red Hat OpenShift Developer joining our team to support Government activities at Chantilly, VA.

**This position is eligible for a sign on bonus**

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
  • Experience: 7+ years related
  • Required Skills:
  • RedHat OpenShift
  • Kubernetes Essentials: Pods, deployments, services, replicasets, configmaps/secrets, namespaces, ingress. YAML manifest authoring and kubectl commands
  • Storage & Networking: Persistent volumes (PV/PVC, CSI Drivers), service discovery, OVN-Kubernetes for pod communication
  • OpenShift Command Line Interface: All commands-login, project creations (oc new-project), app deployment (oc new - app), expolos (oc expose), logs/debug (oc rsh/logs), and admin tasks (oc adm policy for RBAC)
  • Application Development: Microservices in Java/Node.js/Python/Go; REST APIs, YAML for K8s resources
  • Programming web and client/server applications using Java, Typescript/JavaScript, HTML and CSS
  • Spring Boot
  • Frontend frameworks such as Vue, React or Angular
  • FS Maximo
  • Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Desired skills and abilities:
  • Maximo Application Suite Skills (MAS):
  • Cluster Administration: Installing, configuring, and maintaining OpenShift 4.16+ clusters
  • Container/Pod Management: Deploying scaling and managing containerized applications
  • MAS Operator Lifecycle: Understanding operators to manage the lifecycle of MAS components
  • Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in Bash or Ansible for automating Day 2 operations
  • Security: Managing roles (RBAC), secrets, and security context constraints (SCCs)
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with upgrading Spring Boot. Hibernate/JPA especially from much older versions to newer versions
  • Demonstrated hands - on experience with Linux based or Windows-based systems and shell scripting
  • Demonstrated hands - on experience with build automation technologies such as Gradle, Maven, Jenkins etc
  • Demonstrated hands - on experience with WebSphere or Tomcat
  • Container security tools like Podman for rootless containers
  • Working in an Agile development environment
  • Jira, Confluence,
  • Version Control & Collaboration: Git (GitHub/GitLab)
  • Familiarity with customer security requirements, compliance tools and processes
  • Desired certifications:
  • RedHat certified Cloud-native Java Developer (EX378) or earlier EX283 certification
  • RedHat certified OpenShift Administrator (EX280)
  • RedHat Certified Systems Administrator (RHSCA) for Linux
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CAK) or Application Developer (CKAD) for K8's
  • Location: Chantilly, VA - customer site

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Work Requirements
Years of Experience

7 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification
Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $161,500 - $218,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

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GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.

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