Senior Software Engineer – Public Cloud

Cloudera

Senior Software Engineer at Cloudera developing and maintaining public cloud images and infrastructure. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance multi-cloud data management capabilities.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeBudapest • 🇭🇺 HungarySeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDockerGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJenkinsLinuxPackerPythonSaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain automated pipelines for building, testing, and distributing secure, hardened public cloud images across AWS, GCP, and Azure.
Focus on developing core image capabilities, including security hardening, infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and release automation for products.
Utilize Packer, Python, and Go to automate the creation and lifecycle management of these cloud artifacts.
Utilize Ansible and Salt for configuration management.
Serve as a technical expert and role model, providing guidance and mentorship to other engineers on best practices for image creation, security, and cloud infrastructure.
Play a pivotal role in influencing platform definition, technical architecture of the image pipeline, and adherence to modern project delivery principles.
Collaborate effectively with high-performance individuals across various teams to ensure image consistency and compatibility.

Requirements

What you’ll need

MSc/BSc degree in computer science or equivalent industry experience.
Demonstrated experience as a Senior Software Engineer or equivalent role, driving the architecture and execution of complex projects related to cloud infrastructure or image automation.
Strong background in public cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure), with expertise in infrastructure provisioning, security, and service enablement.
Expertise in creating and managing immutable infrastructure/VM images using tools like Packer.
Expertise in containerization technologies like Docker and container images.
Advanced proficiency in Python and/or Go for automation and tooling; experience in other relevant languages (especially Java) is a plus.
Strong expertise in developing, deploying, and operating systems in production.
Solid knowledge of Linux environments and CI/CD solutions like Jenkins and GitHub actions for pipeline automation.
Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including production operations, monitoring, alerting, and participating in an on-call rotation for the services you build.
Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across different geographies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous PTO Policy
Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
Flexible WFH Policy
Mental & Physical Wellness programs
Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
Access to Continued Career Development
Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
Paid Volunteer Time
Employee Resource Groups

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonGoPackerAnsibleSaltDockerLinuxCI/CDJenkinsGitHub actions

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationmentorshipguidanceinfluencingtechnical expertise

Certifications

MSc degreeBSc degree