OpenShift Experts in Vienna
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John Ampia-Addison
Last position:
Software Developer and DevOps Engineer at Bundesrechenzentrum (BRZ)
Refactoring and improving core APIs; implementing client change requests. Setting up metrics, traces, and logs monitoring infrastructure to support operations. Designing GitOps deployment and infrastructure as code. Applications and Systems Configuration in ArgoCD and Openshift. Confluence documentation of design, approach, and solution. Tech Stack: Java 8 & 21, Spring framework, JSP, Javascript, Bash Scripts, SQL, Grafana Stack, Opentelemetry, Docker, DB2, Maven, Kubernetes Kompose.
Alexander Vasilenko
Last position:
Senior Cloud & Kubernetes Architect at A.S.E. | Business Solutions for Construction
- Architected and deployed a highly available, multi-tenant Kubernetes platform on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for business-critical microservices.
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive Infrastructure-as-Code strategy using Terraform for managing GKE clusters, networking (VPCs, Subnets), and IAM policies.
- Engineered optimized storage solutions for stateful workloads (MongoDB) using GKE PersistentVolumes, enhancing performance and data resiliency.
- Established a full-stack observability framework using Google Cloud Monitoring, Logging, Prometheus, and Grafana.
Burak Elalmis
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at Nürnberger Versicherung
Further development of an insurance product quotation system
- Implementation and maintenance of pricing logic for property and casualty products (accident, property liability, business contents) based on Java and FaktorIPS
- Implementation of actuarial tariff revisions into product-specific calculation models
- Development and refactoring of backend components and web UI components
- Creation and maintenance of test tables and automated premium tests for quality assurance
- Code reviews and active involvement in quality assurance in the development process
- Production support and bug fixing in live operations
Marcel Steger
Last position:
Senior AI Engineer - Python at Insurance Company
Project Tech Stack: Python, AWS, Azure, FastAPI, openai, pandas, unittest/pymock
Achievements:
- Engineered automated data extraction pipelines to transform complex Excel datasets into structured formats via LLM-driven workflows.
- Architected a generative slide-deck engine that translates natural language prompts into formatted presentation assets.
- Integrated advanced LLM capabilities with the OpenAI Response API, implementing sophisticated tool-calling and structured output logic.
- Developed and containerized scalable backend microservice using FastAPI, Docker, and OpenShift to host and serve agentic skills.
Walter Sarg
Last position:
Territory Service Manager Red Hat Consulting at Major German Engineering and Technology Multinational Company
- Migrating from VMware to OpenShift Virtualization, 40+ workstreams / projects in parallel (Small- to Medium Sized VM Operators / Critical Factory Workload Owners / Large-Scale Data Center Operators)
Michail Matjuchin
Last position:
OpenShift Specialist, Developer at Insurance
Project goal: Introduce OpenShift as the run-time platform and migrate all applications to OpenShift.
My contribution: Make sure logging and monitoring for the applications were in place. Set up and put into operation the OpenShift components for logging and monitoring (Elasticsearch, Prometheus, and Grafana). Develop and implement the security concept for OpenShift. Work with developers to define and carry out the application changes needed for the OpenShift migration. Integrate monitoring into the applications.
Technical environment: Java, WebSphere Liberty, OpenShift components, Elasticsearch (ELK stack), Prometheus, Grafana.
Joseph Wagner
Last position:
Freelancer Cloud / Solution Architect (AWS) at A1 Bank
- I am responsible for providing solution architecture and technical assistance for a migration initiative aimed at transitioning to a new core banking system.
- The project involves replacing in-house development with a commercially available off-the-shelf core banking system operated as SaaS on AWS.
- Duties encompass solution design, technical coordination, supporting development teams, and providing IT support and troubleshooting.
- Managing over 10 global vendors and partners is crucial to project success.
- Technologies: VMWare ESXi, AWS, EKS Kubernetes, Mastercard Payment Transaction Service, Avaloq, A1 Telekom Austria infrastructure, CheckPoint FW, F5, Site-to-Site VPNs, PingID, Futurae SDK, Airlock, UC4/Automic, Firebase, iOS/Android lifecycle management, AWS IAM, AWS AppStream, AWS S3, AWS Transfer Family, QlikView, OpenAPI.
Attila Danics
Last position:
Full-Stack Software Engineer at Research Data Evaluation
- Custom anonymized research data analyzer, providing insights and facilitating data-driven decision-making.
- Designed and developed back- and frontend.
- Delivered end-to-end solution.
- Accelerated research timeline by 2 months.
Hakan Solmaz
Last position:
Freelance Software Developer at NÜRNBERGER Versicherung
- Implementation of the 2026 product roadmap in the composite area (quotation and policy administration)
- (Further) development of insurance products such as accident, residential building, commercial building, business contents, and liability insurance
- Technical implementation of product requirements in an agile SCRUM environment (from concept to go-live)
- Collaboration on enablement topics for private and business lines, especially the introduction of intermediary collection
- Ensuring software quality through continuous error analysis and resolution across all project phases
- Close coordination in the agile planning process as well as iterative detailing of requirements
- Structured knowledge transfer including documentation and sustainable assurance of maintainability and further development
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Statistics of experts using OpenShift
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Government and Administration, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Vienna using OpenShift
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Platform basics
OpenShift is Red Hat’s Kubernetes platform for running containerized applications with more built-in control than upstream Kubernetes alone. Teams use it to standardize deployment, security, access, and lifecycle management across shared environments. It is common to hear Red Hat OpenShift, OCP, or OpenShift Container Platform.
What it powers
- Application platforms for internal teams
- Microservices and API services
- CI/CD flows with build and deploy automation
- Hybrid and multi-cluster operations
- Regulated workloads that need tighter guardrails
Strong specialists know how OpenShift shapes delivery, not just runtime. They work on routes, operators, image streams, namespaces, and policy so teams can ship in a controlled way.
Ecosystem skills
Good OpenShift professionals usually bring Kubernetes, Linux, YAML, Helm, GitOps, and container registry knowledge. Many also work with Operators, Red Hat tooling, service mesh components, ingress, and persistent storage. They should understand how applications, clusters, and platform policies fit together.
When to bring help
Companies bring in freelance expertise when a cluster is being designed, upgraded, or stabilized. It also helps when teams need support for migrations from OpenShift 3 to newer releases, CI/CD redesign, security hardening, or app onboarding. In Vienna, this often fits mixed teams that need remote specialists with occasional on-site coordination.
What strong experts do
- Review cluster architecture and naming standards
- Fix deploy failures, route issues, and resource limits
- Improve image builds and rollout flow
- Set up access, policy, and workload separation
- Document operating steps for internal teams
A strong OpenShift specialist leaves behind a stable platform and clear handover notes. They make day-to-day operations easier for both platform and application teams.
How to assess fit
Look for real work with production OpenShift, not only basic Kubernetes use. The best specialists can explain why a workload belongs on OpenShift, what trade-offs matter, and how they handled failure, upgrades, and security review. That is what separates routine support from reliable platform work.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about OpenShift.
OpenShift is used to run containerized applications on a managed Kubernetes platform with stronger controls around security, access, and delivery. It fits internal platforms, microservices, API layers, and workloads that need standardization across teams. Many companies choose it when they want Kubernetes with more opinionated operational guardrails.
OpenShift adds opinionated platform features on top of Kubernetes, including built-in developer flows, tighter security defaults, and integrated cluster management. Plain Kubernetes gives more freedom, while OpenShift is often preferred when teams want a more controlled enterprise setup. A good specialist should know where the platform adds value and where native Kubernetes tools are enough.
Red Hat OpenShift is the product name most people mean, and OCP is a common shorthand for OpenShift Container Platform. In search and in projects, both usually refer to the same enterprise Kubernetes platform family. A freelancer should be comfortable with the naming differences and the version or deployment model a company actually runs.
A strong OpenShift specialist usually works comfortably with Kubernetes concepts, Linux administration, YAML, Helm, GitOps, and container registries. Many also need experience with networking, storage, ingress, Operators, and CI/CD pipelines. Those skills matter because OpenShift problems often sit at the boundary between the app and the cluster.
OpenShift work can range from short troubleshooting tasks to full platform design and migration projects. Simple onboarding or YAML fixes need less depth than upgrades, security hardening, or multi-cluster architecture. The more the work touches platform reliability, the more important real production experience becomes.
Yes, OpenShift work is often done remotely because cluster access, logs, and deployment pipelines can be handled online. For Vienna-based companies, on-site time may still help during workshops, cutovers, or when several teams need alignment fast. Clear communication in English is usually enough, though local teams may prefer some German in meetings.
Ask how they handled upgrades, failed rollouts, security policies, and workload isolation on OpenShift. Good answers mention concrete cluster changes, not just generic platform talk. They should also explain how they document handover so internal teams can operate the platform after the engagement.
Common OpenShift projects include cluster setup, application migration, CI/CD integration, route and ingress work, and stabilizing production environments. Some specialists also help with Operator-based deployments, storage planning, and policy design. The best fit depends on whether you need platform build work, troubleshooting, or longer-term operational support.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used OpenShift in their recent projects is 103 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 826 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used OpenShift in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used OpenShift in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used OpenShift in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Russian (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used OpenShift in their recent projects are Information Technology (89%), Government and Administration (78%), and Insurance (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used OpenShift in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (89%), and Operations (67%).
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