Tittle : Containerization & Platform Modernization Leader

We're seeking a Containerization & Platform Modernization Leader to drive large-scale application modernization across the enterprise, leading the shift from migration-led container adoption to a scalable, reusable enterprise capability.

Location: Pune
Job Type: Contract
Experience: 13–23 years

Key Responsibilities:

- Define and lead enterprise-wide containerization strategy, with a focus on WebSphere → Open Liberty migration
- Drive time-bound, outcome-focused migration waves across application portfolios
- Partner with infrastructure and platform teams on container orchestration (Kubernetes/EKS), observability, resilience, and security
- Build reusable enterprise assets — container blueprints, CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks
- Assess application portfolios for container fitment, remediation needs, and migration sequencing
- Uplift engineering teams through playbooks, coaching, and automation accelerators
- Establish governance guardrails aligned with architecture,



security, and SRE practices
- Track and report measurable outcomes: migration velocity, deployment frequency, operational stability

What We're Looking For:

- 13+ years in application modernization, cloud, or platform engineering
- Solid expertise in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, EKS) and Java middleware modernization
- Strong AWS cloud expertise with cost-optimized solution experience
- Strong programming background — this role involves extensive hands-on coding
- Proven track record leading large-scale modernization/migration programs
- Deep understanding of SRE practices, observability, and enterprise security/compliance

Key Skills: Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevSecOps, AWS, SRE, Observability, Security, Cloud-native Architectures, Java Middleware Modernization, Automation, Cross-functional Collaboration

Work Location: In person

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