Consulting Architect, APAC Services

As the Architect at Red Hat Services in Mumbai covering Asia Pacific, you will be the go-to expert for customers looking to build strategic and scalable systems. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing modern platforms, onboarding and developing cloud-native applications, and leading architecture engagements using cutting-edge open source technologies. You will work alongside a team of consultants specializing in open hybrid cloud, platform modernization, automation, and emerging practices like AI integration. Your role will involve collaborating with customers in agile teams to create innovative prototypes that drive real business outcomes. You will lead the discovery, architecture, and delivery of modern platforms and cloud-native applications, utilizing technologies such as containers, APIs, microservices, and DevSecOps patterns. Additionally, you will remain hands-on with development, prototype creation, and agile iterative delivery, while also presenting strategic roadmaps and architectural visions to customer stakeholders. To excel in this role, you should have a strong background in Kubernetes, Docker, Red Hat OpenShift, or equivalent platforms. You must possess expertise in managing Kubernetes clusters across multi-cloud environments, operationalization of Kubernetes container platforms, and leadership in modern software and platform transformation projects. Hands-on coding experience in languages like Java, Python, and Go, along with familiarity with infrastructure as code, automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, microservices, API design, and DevOps practices are essential. Your ability to advise customers on platform and application modernization, as well as your communication and facilitation skills with technical and business audiences, will be critical. A willingness to travel up to 40% of the time is also required for this role. Experience with Red Hat OpenShift AI, Open Data Hub, or similar MLOps platforms, foundational understanding of AI/ML, engagement in open source communities, and contribution background are considered nice-to-have qualifications. Red Hat is a global leader in enterprise open source software solutions, fostering a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing technologies. With a culture built on transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, Red Hat welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join their team and contribute to innovation and problem-solving in an open and inclusive environment.,