Software Engineer 4 - Contingent

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Job Description:

• Senior Containerization Engineer (Ab Initio / OpenShift / ETL Platform)

• Client is seeking a Senior Containerization Engineer to support the modernization of a large-scale enterprise ETL platform.
• This role focuses on transforming a legacy VM-based deployment model into a containerized, automated, and cloud-enabled platform.
• The engineer will be responsible for containerizing and enabling deployment of Ab Initio, a critical enterprise data integration product, onto OpenShift/Kubernetes, while building scalable deployment pipelines and automation capabilities.

• Design and implement containerization strategies for enterprise data platform components.
• Lead the migration from VM-based deployments to container-based (Kubernetes/OpenShift) infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain deployment pipelines for Ab Initio product components.
• Automate provisioning, deployment, and maintenance using infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD frameworks.
• Onboard multiple Ab Initio components into enterprise deployment mechanisms (EPOX).
• Ensure all components are properly deployed and orchestrated within Kubernetes clusters.

• Private cloud environments
• MongoDB, Teradata, and enterprise data stores
• Administer and optimize platform performance via automation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with infrastructure, platform, and data engineering teams.
• Take ownership of deliverables — proactively identify blockers and drive resolution.

• 5 plus years of relevant experience.
• 5 plus years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.

• Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation
• Building and maintaining deployment pipelines (CI/CD)
• Experience working with large-scale enterprise platforms.
• Proven ability to containerize complex applications.

• Distributed systems
• Cloud infrastructure
• Deployment orchestration

• Must be able to clearly articulate technical concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication required.

• Experience working with Ab Initio (highly preferred)
• Background in ETL, data pipelines, or data platform engineering.

• MongoDB, Teradata, or similar enterprise data systems
• Private cloud environments
• Experience onboarding applications into enterprise deployment frameworks
• Familiarity with financial services environments (nice to have, not required)

• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, etc.)
• Docker / containerization certifications
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or OpenShift)
• Note: Certifications should be listed prominently at the top of the resume.

• Self-starter who takes ownership of work and drives execution
• Proactive communicator who seeks out information and resolves dependencies
• Demonstrates urgency and accountability — does not wait for direction
• Engaged and collaborative working style
• Strong presence and authenticity in communication (no scripted responses)

• Large enterprise data platform
• Core ETL conduit supporting critical data movement across the organization
• Heavy use of automation and scheduling tools (including AutoSys).

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.
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