Senior Software Engineer – Telco Engineering

Red Hat

full-time

Posted on: 1/5/2026

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Waterford • Ireland

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About the role

Play an active role researching and then integrating various Kubernetes and TelCo features into an unified solution.
Daily activities will be deploying, automating, demonstrating, troubleshooting and documenting integrations
Develop and integrate changes in multiple projects to troubleshoot, analyse bug root causes and provide resolutions
Review and validate design, enhancement proposals and patches from other members
Work with the quality engineering team (QE) to ensure effective test coverage
Publicise the team's work through blogs, web postings, or conference talks

Kubernetes and OpenShift technologies background is mandatory
Experience with automation tools and/or scripting languages (Ansible, bash, go)
Experience with networking technology (server, switch or appliance configuration), key networking protocols, tunnelling technologies, switching, and routing
Proficient in Linux operation and administration
Familiarity with open source projects (git workflows) is a plus
Proficient with diagramming tools which enable you to visualise and talk through solutions to gather consensus on proposals
Proficient in leveraging AI tools (e.g., Google Gemini, Cursor) to accelerate integration workflows through in-depth research, summarizing technical documentation and complex information, drafting effective communications, and boosting problem-solving efficiency
RHCE or equivalent RHEL knowledge

Benefits

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

KubernetesOpenShiftAnsiblebashgoLinuxnetworking technologytunnelling technologiesswitchingrouting

troubleshootingdocumentationcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solving

RHCERHEL knowledge