Lead Platform Consultant - Openshift

Lead Platform Engineer (f/m/x)

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) 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

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 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.

We believe in transparent and fair compensation. For this role, the annual gross salary ranges between € 75.000 and € 95.000 - the exact placement depends on the seniority level we assess together during the process.