CEPH Developer

1st solution consulting gmbh; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is seeking a remote CEPH Developer to work on the core components of the Ceph storage platform. The role emphasizes performance optimization, feature development, and maintainability. You will design and implement enhancements across modules like RGW, RADOS, RBD, and CephFS while integrating Ceph with Kubernetes. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in C++ and Python, with hands-on experience in Ceph and a solid understanding of Linux internals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strong proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Hands-on experience with Ceph (RGW, RADOS, RBD, CephFS).
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Work on core components of the Ceph storage platform.
• Contribute to upstream Ceph and internal forks.
• Design and implement enhancements across modules like RGW, RADOS, RBD, and CephFS.

Skills

C++

Python

Ceph (RGW, RADOS, RBD, CephFS)

Linux internals

Kubernetes

Git

Agile methodologies

Observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana)

Job description

Overview

CEPH Developer (m/f)

Start: ASAP

Duration: 12 months

Location: remote

As a Ceph Developer, you will work on the core components of the Ceph storage platform, with a focus on performance optimization, feature development, and long-term maintainability. You will contribute to both upstream Ceph and internal forks, designing and implementing enhancements across modules like RGW, RADOS, RBD, and CephFS. This role combines deep system-level development with the operational realities of running Ceph in large-scale, Kubernetes-driven cloud-native environments.

Team Activities

• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python (5+ years)
• Hands-on experience with Ceph (any of RGW, RADOS, RBD, CephFS)
• Design and implement new features in Ceph (RGW, RADOS, RBD, CephFS)
• Optimize storage system performance, scalability, and reliability
• Troubleshoot distributed storage issues and debug low-level system behavior
• Participate in upstream Ceph development and community discussions
• Integrate Ceph with Kubernetes via Rook and CSI drivers
• Monitor and improve system observability using telemetry and metrics
• Plan and execute development tasks using Agile methodologies
• Solid understanding of Linux internals (I/O, memory management, threading)
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Rook, and Ceph CSI drivers
• Experience with Git, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure or cloud-native environments Proficiency with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)