Track Manager - Kubernetes, Terraform
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Job Description
Track Manager - Kubernetes, Terraform
St. Joseph, Michigan

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team responsible for the software design of platform automation and customer workloads. In this role, you will bridge the gap between physical infrastructure and cloud-native applications, leading the design, implementation, and operations of our On-Premises Containerization and Virtualization platform. This position drives operational excellence for complex cloud-native environments, ensuring reliable delivery of containerized services and infrastructure automation. The individual leads technical operations, fosters team growth, and implements advanced solutions using Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS PaaS offerings. They play a pivotal role in optimizing processes, resolving critical incidents, and championing continuous improvement aligned with organizational goals.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 Platform & Workload Engineering: Lead the implementation of automation and new feature capabilities. Drive operational efficiencies and enhance the developer experience by automating both the platform infrastructure and the customer offerings that reside on it. Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, inspire, and grow a team of OpenShift Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) and DevOps Engineers. Promote a collaborative environment through paired programming and continuous learning. Global Platform Operations: Oversee the operations of On-Prem OpenShift platforms across Enterprise Data Centers (EDCs), China Data Centers, and Manufacturing Plants. Operational Excellence: Align with a 24x7 support model, managing Asia/Pacific (India) hours and meeting EPEO MTT(x) metrics. Act as a primary escalation point for critical engineering or operational issues. Strategic Vision: Contribute to the technical roadmap for the OpenShift On-Prem platform, ensuring security, performance, and scalability for both containerized and virtual machine (VM) workloads. 1. Lead operational excellence by architecting, implementing, and optimizing container orchestration using Kubernetes and EKS, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security of production environments.
2. Drive infrastructure automation and configuration management by designing and governing Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions, enhancing deployment efficiency and reducing manual intervention.
3. Oversee AWS PaaS operations, including the management of services such as Lambda, RDS, and S3, ensuring reliable and optimal service delivery aligned with client expectations and SLAs.
4. Provide expert guidance on Linux systems administration and AWS CloudFormation usage to streamline system provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting for complex operational challenges.
5. Mentor and lead the technical operations team, fostering knowledge sharing on Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS best practices, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
6. Evaluate, introduce, and implement new tools and methodologies for operational process development, driving organizational progress and operational efficiency.
7. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring alignment with operational goals and customer needs.
8. Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and governance standards across all cloud operations and infrastructure deployments.

 

 

Skill Requirements

1. Excellent Skills In Terraform For Infrastructure As Code Design, Deployment, And Lifecycle Management.
2. Advanced Proficiency In Aws Paas Services (Lambda, Rds, S3, Etc.) And Aws Cloudformation For Cloud Resource Provisioning.
3. Strong Linux Administration And Troubleshooting Capabilities In Cloud Environments.
4. Excellent Understanding Of Operational Management, Incident Response, And Process Optimization In LargeScale Cloud Settings.
5. Advanced Ability To Mentor, Lead, And Empower Technical Teams In Cloud Operations And Devops Practices.
6. Excellent ProblemSolving, Communication, And Stakeholder Management Skills.
  RedHat OpenShift Container Platform and OpenShift Virtualization. 

Other Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team responsible for the software design of platform automation and customer workloads. In this role, you will bridge the gap between physical infrastructure and cloud-native applications, leading the design, implementation, and operations of our On-Premises Containerization and Virtualization platform.\\\\r\\\\nThe ideal candidate possesses a deep background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and will use those skills to automate the entire stack—from physical server builds to customer workload delivery via APIs. As a leader, you will foster a culture of innovation, embodying the values of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and the Open-Source community, while ensuring high availability and scalability for global operations. 1. AWS Certified DevOps Engineer � Professional (optional but valuable)
2. Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) (optional but valuable)
3. HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (optional but valuable

 

 
Maximum Salary (US):  154000
Minimum Salary (US):  86000
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Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.