Cloud Pak for Data (CPD) Engineer

We are seeking a highly capable Cloud Pak for Data (CPD) Engineer to join a major transformation initiative within a complex operational environment. This role will play a critical part in ensuring successful adoption of new systems, processes, responsible for the installation, automation, and upgrade of IBM Cloud Pak for Data (CPD) environments on Red Hat OpenShift. This is initially a 3-6-month contract and located in the onsite in Canberra and some remote work.
Please note, to apply applicants must have the following:

• All candidates must be an Australian Citizen and must have a minimum of Negative Vetting Level 1, application will not progress without it,
• The requisite skills and experience defined below, and
• At least 3 years of local experience in the capacity of a Cloud Pak for Data (CPD) Engineer.

• Install and configure IBM Cloud Pak for Data (CPD) 5.3.1.
• Enable Helm chart deployments and use cpd-cli to generate image digests and service-specific CASE files.
• Implement GitOps deployment pipelines in GitLab to automate CPD upgrades from 5.3.1 to 5.4.x.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to support operational efficiency and enhanced business functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve CPD, OpenShift, and deployment automation issues.
• Produce technical documentation and operational runbooks.

• Experience with IBM Cloud Pak for Data (CPD) including IKC and Manta and Red Hat OpenShift.
• Strong knowledge of Helm charts, Kubernetes, and GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience with cpd-cli, CASE packages, and CPD upgrades.
• Scripting skills using Bash, Python, or similar.
• Experience implementing GitOps and deployment automation.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Your daily rate will depend on skills and experience.
• Able to work full-time at the client's office in the respective state and hybrid working will be considered on a case-by-case basis.