Senior Software Engineer

About the Job:

As a member of this dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in developing, optimizing, and maintaining build-focused CI/CD solutions on top of the OpenShift Container Platform. In this role, you will work on creating robust and scalable systems for containerized builds, empowering developers with next-generation container image build toolkits, and contributing to the core of Red Hat’s cloud-native CI/CD workflows. You will play a vital part in delivering a reliable and secure experience for developers deploying applications on OpenShift.

What will you do:

• Design, develop, and maintain core OpenShift Build features, focusing on reliability, scalability, and performance for cloud native CI/CD.

• Build and optimize components of the build pipeline, including integration with Kubernetes, Tekton, and related CI/CD tools.

• Drive technical direction and architecture discussions, ensuring the product aligns with OpenShift’s broader strategy.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, security, documentation, and other engineering teams to deliver robust and secure build solutions.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues affecting the Builds for Red Hat OpenShift product.

• Contribute to upstream open source communities such as Shipwright, representing Red Hat’s vision and maintaining compatibility with the broader cloud native ecosystem.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices, code reviews, and team technical discussions.

What will you bring:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, ideally in cloud-native or distributed systems.

• Strong programming experience in a compiled language, such as Golang, Java, C++, or Rust. 

•  With experience in developing scalable, high-performance applications.

• Deep understanding of Kubernetes, containerization, and CI/CD principles.

• Familiarity with OpenShift or other Kubernetes-based platforms.

• Experience working with CI/CD tools like Tekton, Jenkins, or GitOps workflows.

• Knowledge of cloud-native architecture, microservices, and best practices in DevOps.

• Solid understanding of Linux operating systems, networking, and security principles.

• Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative and open-source mindset.

• Willingness to learn new technologies and make an impact. 

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English

• Practical knowledge of git and related source control management systems (ex: GitHub, GitLab).

• Experience contributing to open source projects and familiarity with open source software development processes is an advantage.  

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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