Red Hat

Senior Software Engineer – Red Hat OpenStack NFV Architecture

Red Hat

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dublin • Ireland

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AnsibleCloudDockerGoJenkinsKubernetesLinuxOpenStackPython

About the role

  • Develop, integrate, and test NFV features on Red Hat OpenStack Platform, focusing on advanced networking technologies (Open vSwitch, SR-IOV, DPDK).
  • Develop advanced networking tools in C
  • Write automation scripts using Python and Ansible to streamline NFV deployments and configurations.
  • Develop and Implement automatic test scenarios alongside the open-source community.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement solutions that meet customer requirements, particularly for telecom use cases.
  • Work with tools such as OS-Net-Config to manage network configurations in NFV environments.
  • Debug and resolve complex issues related to NFV, networking, and cloud infrastructure, with an emphasis on performance and reliability.
  • Stay up-to-date with advancements in NFV and cloud technologies to continuously improve and innovate our solutions.
  • Contribute to open-source NFV projects, particularly within the OpenStack ecosystem.
  • Participate in Agile processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Python is mandatory
  • Knowledge of C or Go is a big plus
  • Experience with Linux-based systems and networking protocols, including virtualized environment
  • Knowledge of Ansible for automating deployments and configurations
  • Problem-solving and debugging skills in a distributed system environment
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities in a diverse, global team.
  • Familiarity with any of the following technologies is a plus but is not required: Previous contributions to open-source projects, especially in the OpenStack or NFV space.
  • Understanding of telecom standards (e.g., ETSI NFV) and protocols (e.g., 5G, 4G, LTE).
  • Understanding of cloud orchestration, networking protocols (SDN/NFV), and performance optimization.
  • Familiarity with the kubernetes operator pattern
  • Hands-on experience with Open vSwitch (OVS), SR-IOV, and DPDK technologies.
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their role in NFV environments.
  • Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
PythonCGoAnsibleLinuxOpen vSwitchSR-IOVDPDKSDNNFV
Soft skills
problem-solvingdebuggingcommunicationcollaboration