DevOps Architect

Job Role: Product Owner - CaaS (Kubernetes/OpenShift)

Work Locations: Work Locations:(Pittsburgh-PA/Strongsville-OH/Birmingham-AL/Dallas-TX/Phoenix, AZ)

Job Summary:

Clarium is looking for a dynamic and technically proficient Product Owner to lead initiatives within our Container-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform. This role requires a strong understanding of Kubernetes/OpenShift administration, DevOps practices, and production support in Linux-based environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical insight, hands-on experience in container ecosystems, and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain the product roadmap for the internal CaaS platform built on Kubernetes/OpenShift.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize features, and ensure timely delivery.

• Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, and ensure delivery aligns with business objectives and technical strategy.

• Serve as the technical liaison between development teams and stakeholders, especially in the areas of K8s/OpenShift, CI/CD, and container security.

• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies in the container space (e.g., ACM, OSV, etc.) and identify opportunities for adoption.

• Support incident response and production support efforts, ensuring platform reliability and performance.

• Drive continuous improvement through feedback, data analysis, and team retrospectives.

Required Qualification:

• 10 years of experience in a Product Owner or Technical Lead role with deep exposure to container platforms.

• Hands-on knowledge of Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift administration.

• CKA certification (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) is preferred.

• Strong experience in Linux system administration and shell scripting.

• Solid background in DevOps, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (e.g., Ansible, Helm, GitOps).

• Proven experience in production support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.

• Ability to grasp new technologies quickly, especially emerging tools in the container space such as ACM (Advanced Cluster Management) and OSV (OpenShift Virtualization).

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical topics into business-aligned priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Red Hat ecosystem tools (e.g., Ansible, Podman, RHEL).

• Experience with public or hybrid cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Agile certification (CSPO, SAFe PO/PM) or relevant experience in Scrum/Agile methodologies.

• Experience working with compliance and security standards in enterprise environments.

Work Authorization:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States. (US Citizen/GC/H1B)

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced, enterprise-grade infrastructure with high uptime requirements
• Expectation to work during critical incidents, maintenance windows, and release weekends.
• Team collaboration across IT operations, development, QA, and DevOps

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.