Lead Platform Consultant - Openshift

You know how to create the right platform for software teams – stable, scalable, secure. While your heart beats for OpenShift, you’re also confident working across cloud-native technologies and Kubernetes ecosystems. Join us as Lead Platform Engineer (f/m/x) and help our clients modernize their delivery pipelines and infrastructure setups – in tailored, hands-on consulting projects across industries.

Your tasks

We’re looking for a Lead Platform Engineer who thrives in consulting environments and enjoys shaping complex infrastructure landscapes. Each client brings something new – and you love the variety

• 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

Your qualifications

• 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)
• You bring solid consulting experience – and you love empowering teams instead of taking over
• You value continuous learning and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others
• Languages: Fluent in German and English

Your Benefits

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 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

Our employees are our most valuable asset, which is why we honour their exceptional work with not only a variety of benefits, but also a fair annual salary starting at € 72.000,- including over time - with the possibility of overpayment depending on qualifications and experience.