Lead Platform Consultant - Openshift

About the Position

Lead Platform Consultant - Openshift

We are seeking a Lead Platform Consultant - Openshift to join our team at SQUER in Wien, Austria. As a full-time permanent employee, you will play a pivotal role in modernizing our clients' delivery pipelines and infrastructure setups using OpenShift and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Tackle platform challenges with OpenShift and Kubernetes (on-prem, hybrid, or cloud-native)
• Design and implement robust infrastructure with IaC (Terraform, Pulumi)
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or similar
• Integrate with enterprise systems: API gateways, security layers, monitoring, SSO
• Guide infrastructure decisions across clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP – or on-premise)
• Actively shape SQUER culture and projects through technical leadership and open collaboration
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a mindset of quality, ownership, and innovation

Requirements

• Strong expertise in platform architectures and OpenShift environments
• Good understanding of Kubernetes-native patterns (operators, controllers, service meshes)
• Experience in building and operating CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure layers
• Programming skills in at least one relevant language (e.g. Golang, Python, TypeScript) is a big bonus
• You bring solid consulting experience – and you love empowering teams instead of taking over
• You actively use AI-powered tools (e.g., code assistants, LLM-based workflows) to amplify your productivity and quality, or you're eager to start.
• You value continuous learning and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others
• Languages: Fluent in German and English

We Offer

Why You'll Love Working at SQUER:

• Ownership & Responsibility: At SQUER, we believe in empowering our team. In our flat hierarchies, your ideas and actions matter more than titles. Take the reins, make an impact and grow with us.
• Learn & Grow: Tap into a € 5.000 annual training budget to sharpen your skills and take advantage of our in-house Leadership Academy. Join and be part of our active tech community through meetups, hackathons and training sessions. Get up to 40h/year additional time off for your personal education.
• Exciting Challenges & Real Impact: Dive into diverse projects where your work truly makes a difference – for our clients and for SQUER.
• Flexibility for Performance: Benefit from hybrid work options, flexible hours, workations within the EU, and additional vacation days – giving you the freedom to perform at your best.
• Tailored Tools for Success: Choose your preferred hardware configuration and leverage our suite of AI tools and licenses (Anthropic, OpenAI, and more) to suit your working style.
• We Value You: Beyond perks and benefits, we offer a competitive annual salary to recognize your exceptional contributions.
• Be Part of a Thriving Team Culture: At SQUER, collaboration and connection are at the heart of what we do. Through open communication, shared successes, and meaningful team events – including our annual SQUER offsite – we cultivate a culture where everyone feels valued and inspired to grow together.
• A Perks-Packed Workplace: Work in a central office with a spacious terrace and BBQ, enjoy free lunch in the office, MyClubs sports membership, and either a free “Wiener Linien” ticket or a partial contribution to the “Klimaticket”. Plus, benefit from free massages, referral bonuses, Corporate Benefits, and JobRad. Annual employee presents and a monthly team breakfast add extra value to your work experience.

Annual gross salary ranges between € 75.000 and € 95.000 – the exact placement depends on the seniority level we assess together during the process.

About the Company

We are dedicated to creating a supportive workplace where everyone can thrive and be proud to be part of the team. We encourage our colleagues to ask questions, try new things, pursue ongoing professional development, and take calculated risks.

Are you ready to learn and collaborate in independent agile teams? We are looking forward to meeting you.