Software Engineer - OpenShift/Kubernetes

Fantom Corporation•Chantilly, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth. We are seeking a Software Engineer with strong experience in Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes to design, deploy, and manage containerized applications in a cloud-native environment. This role involves developing microservices-based applications, supporting platform operations, and working across the full software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with OpenShift, modern programming languages, and front-end frameworks, along with a strong understanding of container orchestration, automation, and secure application deployment.

Requirements

Must be fully cleared with a recent polygraph
Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting
Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes
Strong understanding of Kubernetes concepts including pods, deployments, services, replicasets, config maps, secrets, namespaces, and ingress
Experience using OpenShift CLI (oc) for deployment, administration, and troubleshooting
Experience with container storage and networking concepts including persistent volumes and service discovery
Experience developing applications using Java, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
Experience with Spring Boot for backend development
Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
Experience building and deploying microservices and RESTful APIs
Experience working in Agile development environments
Experience using Git for version control and collaboration

Nice To Haves

Experience administering and maintaining OpenShift clusters (version 4.16 or higher)
Experience with IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) and operator-based lifecycle management
Experience with scripting and automation using Bash or Ansible
Experience managing containerized workloads and scaling applications
Experience with Linux or Windows system administration and shell scripting
Experience upgrading enterprise applications using frameworks such as Spring Boot and Hibernate/JPA
Experience with application servers such as WebSphere or Tomcat
Familiarity with container security tools such as Podman
Experience working with customer security requirements and compliance processes
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
Experience working with Jira and Confluence for project tracking and documentation
Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator (EX280)
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Red Hat Certified Cloud-Native Java Developer (EX378 or EX283)
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes
Develop and maintain Kubernetes resources including pods, deployments, services, config maps, secrets, and ingress configurations
Create and manage YAML manifests and utilize kubectl and OpenShift CLI (oc) commands for application deployment and administration
Support application deployment, debugging, and operational tasks including log analysis and troubleshooting
Implement and manage persistent storage solutions using PV/PVC and CSI drivers
Support networking and service discovery within Kubernetes environments, including pod-to-pod communication
Develop microservices using Java, Node.js, Python, or Go and build RESTful APIs
Build and maintain web applications using Java, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
Develop backend services using Spring Boot and front-end applications using frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
Collaborate with development and operations teams in an Agile environment to deliver scalable solutions
Support CI/CD processes and build automation using tools such as Maven, Gradle, and Jenkins
Manage source code using Git-based repositories such as GitHub or GitLab
Document processes and maintain project artifacts using tools such as Jira and Confluence
Ensure application security by implementing RBAC, managing secrets, and adhering to security best practices