OpenShift / MCP Platform Engineer

Synechron•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

We are seeking an OpenShift & MCP Platform Engineer to support application teams in deploying and managing applications on OpenShift and Model Context Protocol (MCP) infrastructure. This is a hands-on engineering role embedded within the development team, focused on platform enablement, application onboarding, CI/CD configuration, and developer productivity rather than traditional DevOps operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in application deployment, platform support, or DevOps engineering.
Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift/Kubernetes container platforms.
Strong knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift concepts.
Experience creating and managing YAML configuration files, deployment manifests, ConfigMaps, Secrets, Services, and Routes.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and deployment automation frameworks such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar.
Experience supporting application onboarding, release management, and deployment processes across multiple environments.
Knowledge of MCP (Model Context Protocol) infrastructure and connectivity for AI-enabled applications is preferred.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve deployment, configuration, and integration issues.
Understanding of networking, load balancing, container security, and enterprise platform standards.
Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems and shell scripting.
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar is an advantage.
Familiarity with enterprise security practices, access controls, vulnerability management, and compliance requirements.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with development, infrastructure, and support teams.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, or Cloud Platform certifications.
Experience with AI/ML application deployment and platform integration.
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk, or Dynatrace.

Responsibilities

Configure and manage application deployments on OpenShift.
Create and maintain YAML configurations, deployment manifests, and application templates.
Support application onboarding to CI/CD pipelines and deployment frameworks.
Set up and manage MCP infrastructure and connectivity for AI-enabled applications.
Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot deployment, configuration, and integration issues.
Manage application configuration, secrets, routes, services, and container deployments.
Assist with environment setup, release deployments, and platform automation.
Ensure applications comply with enterprise security and platform standards.

Benefits

A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
Maternity & paternity leave plans.
A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
Retirement savings plans.
A higher education certification policy.
Commuter benefits (varies by region).
Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
A flat and approachable organization.
A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.