Senior Software Engineer, infrastructure management and virtualization

The Red Hat Software Engineering team is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will help our engineering teams contribute to open-source projects focused on infrastructure management and virtualization. You will leverage this expertise to develop enterprise-ready solutions such as virtual machine migration tools for ISVs and OEMs. Your work will involve utilizing a variety of languages and technologies to support our key customers and partners.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing new features, collaborating closely with customers and partners to ensure success.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new features, contributing to upstream projects using Golang or Python.

• Integrate changes across multiple projects and services to create a cohesive, consumable feature.

• Submit bug fixes and review patches submitted by other community members.

• Collaborate with the Quality Engineering (QE) team to ensure thorough testing of projects.

• Share team achievements and progress through blogs, web postings, and presentations at conferences.

What You Will Bring:

• Extensive programming experience in Golang, Python, or Java.

• Experience with Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift for container orchestration.

• Familiarity with virtualization technologies, such as VMware or Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization.

• Proven expertise with the Linux operating system.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to work effectively as both an individual contributor and a team member.

• Experience with version control systems like Git or GitHub.

• Understanding of continuous integration (CI) practices and tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an Agile environment, including participation in scrums and backlog grooming.

• A history of contributing to open-source projects or active participation in the open-source community.

• Experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation.

• Knowledge of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform for task automation and deployments.

• Understanding of CoreOS architecture and functionality.

This role is ideal for an individual with a strong technical background, a passion for open-source development, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to contribute to impactful engineering projects.

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

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