# Container Team Lead - OpenShift & OpenShift AI

**Company:** [GSSTech Group](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/cu9XaZB8i9r9X8CdwN62f7.md)
**Location:** Dubai, United Arab Emirates
**Workplace:** on site

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## Description

### Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced **Container Team Lead** to drive the deployment, optimisation, and governance of containerised platforms within a managed service environment. The role requires deep expertise in **OpenShift and OpenShift AI**, including lifecycle management of Large Language Models (LLMs), automation initiatives, and ensuring SLA-driven operational excellence.

This position combines hands-on technical leadership with platform governance and team management responsibilities.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Lead deployment, configuration, and optimisation of OpenShift and OpenShift AI platforms
-   Manage lifecycle of containerised workloads, including LLM deployments
-   Oversee Kubernetes-based orchestration and platform scalability
-   Implement automation frameworks for provisioning, monitoring, and patching
-   Ensure high availability, security compliance, and SLA adherence
-   Drive performance tuning and capacity planning
-   Lead a team of platform engineers and DevOps specialists
-   Collaborate with AI/ML teams to containerise and operationalise models
-   Ensure governance, documentation, and operational best practices

### Required Experience

-   8–10 years of experience in container platforms and cloud-native environments
-   Strong hands-on experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes
-   Experience deploying and managing LLMs in containerised environments
-   Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible), and GitOps
-   Experience in monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.)
-   Exposure to hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments
-   Proven team leadership experience

### Preferred Certifications

-   Red Hat OpenShift Certification
-   Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD)
-   Cloud-native platform certifications

### Key Competencies

-   Automation-driven mindset
-   Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
-   Ability to operate in SLA-driven environments
-   Strong stakeholder communication skills