IT Sourcing Consultant 2 - DevSecOps/OpenShift

About Apexon:

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation.

 

Apexon brings together distinct core competencies – in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering and UX, and our deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences – to help businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients’ toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

 

Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence of 15 offices (and 10 delivery centers) across four continents. 

 

We enable #HumanFirstDIGITAL

 

Role Description: 

This position functions as lead DevSecOps/Azure DevOps/OpenShift (Kubernetes) engineer responsible for supporting large State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Health Services (DHHS) projects.  Contributes considerable business and technical knowledge to complex IT projects. 
The DevSecOps / OpenShift (Kubernetes) Engineer will provide leadership and direction, mentoring team members to drive organizational maturity. The DevSecOps/ OpenShift (Kubernetes) Engineer will also consult with development teams to ensure platform fit is aligned to the business application requirements. Additionally, understanding of APIs, micro-services development, containers and supporting platform technologies is also required

 

You’ll be responsible for (Responsibilities): 

•Experience with Azure DevOps (ADO), Designing and Implementing ADO Wiki, Work Item structures, Pipelines,  ADO GIT repos/branches/Pull Requests, and related Standards and Processes.•Hands on experience in automating CI / CD needs on RedHat OpenShift / OCP, Linux, Windows, SQL Server, Oracle, etc.•Experience creating ADO Build and Deploy Pipelines to build Apps and container images and deploy using standard ADO tasks and for old and new Java and .Net Apps and integrating with Apache Tomcat, JBoss, SQL Server, Windows, Linux, Oracle, etc.•Experience producing Documents for Process and Automation.•Strong experience with Red Hat OpenShift V4.•Troubleshoot the application issues in Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform environment.•Experience in creating Build, Deployment, and other CRD config files for applications on OpenShift.•Hands-on experience in creating Docker and S2I images, Stateful sets and converting existing docker image to an S2I image and vice versa.•Working knowledge on OpenShift/Kubernetes and Container Orchestration, Custom Helm charts•Knowledge on maintaining docker Image Repository like Quay•Experience and ability to creating docker files, images, and containers.•Work collaboratively with teams to ensure our products are successfully deployed, upgraded, and maintained.•Deep knowledge and experience with Elastic stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) version 8.X and higher.•Elastic stack administration, performance and capacity management including Index curation/retention management.•Logstash and pipeline configuration and grok experience.•Working knowledge of Elastic Beats Filebeat, Heartbeat.•Working Experience with SonarQube/Coverity/Black Duck and integrating into ADO Pipelines and Pull Request flows•Experience with Linux Scripting, .ksh , bash and Python.•Experience in understanding and debugging Java errors.•Strong Knowledge of SSL, TCP/IP Networking, LDAP.•Excellent communication and teamwork skills – works well with diverse teams and independently •Self-starter with excellent organization, planning, detail-oriented documentation, and time management skills •Clear and precise verbal and written communication skills.  Easy to understand. Required Experience and Skills

• A total 8+ years of experience working on Kubernetes / OpenShift.
• 8+ years of experience in Linux shell scripting
• 5 years as in expert in application containerization management
• Experience in DevSecOps practices, infrastructure, scripting/programming
• 5+ years of experience with following skill sets
o OpenShift
o Azure DevOps
o ELK Stack
o Docker
o SonarQube
o Black Duck
o Linux
o Bash
o Shell
o S2I
o Python
o NGINX
o WebSphere
o LDAP

 

You’ll have (Qualification & Experience):

•  Bachelor's Degree in related field is required. 

 

Don’t worry if you don’t check all the boxes; we’d still love to hear from you. 

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Did you know that Apexon has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, in each of the three regions in which it operates: USA (for the fourth time in 2023), India (seven consecutive certifications as of 2023), and the UK.

Apexon is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. 

 

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Our Perks and Benefits: 

Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning/upskilling experience and provide care and support for you and your loved ones. 

As an Apexon Associate, you get continuous skill-based development, opportunities for career advancement, and access to comprehensive health and well-being benefits and assistance.

 

We also offer:

1. Health Insurance with Dental & Vision
2. 401K Plan
3. Life Insurance, STD & LTD
4. Paid Vacations & Holidays
5. Paid Parental Leave
6. FSA Dependent & Limited Purpose care
7. Learning & Development