Openstack Cinder & Manila Developer

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

Job summary

A consulting company specialized in IT is seeking a freelance OpenStack Cinder & Manila Developer for a full-time remote position. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in OpenStack development, particularly Cinder and Manila, along with a solid Python background. Candidates are expected to contribute to open-source projects and deploy services using Kubernetes. Additionally, knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure will be key requirements for this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Python with design patterns and async I/O.
• Strong development experience in OpenStack Cinder and Manila.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance OpenStack Cinder & Manila.
• Contribute to open-source projects, especially OpenStack-related tools.
• Deploy services to Kubernetes and author Helm charts.

Skills

OpenStack Cinder & Manila Development

Python Proficiency

Kubernetes & Helm

CI/CD & DevOps

Cloud Infrastructure Knowledge

Job description

We are currently looking for a freelance "OpenStack Cinder & Manila Developer (m/w/d)" for our client in the IT- sector.

Start: ASAP

Capacity: fulltime

Location: Remote

Project Description

1. OpenStack Cinder & Manila Development - Look for direct development experience in OpenStack Cinder & Manila (forks, upstream contributions, bug fixes, feature enhancements).
2. Upstream Contributions - Evidence of commits, patches, or code reviews in OpenStack repositories (GitHub, Gerrit). - Candidates should ideally have a track record of contributing to open-source projects, especially OpenStack-related tools/services.
3. Python Proficiency - Strong Python background (3+ years) with design patterns, async I/O, packaging. - Check for hands-on coding in distributed systems or cloud-native environments, not just Scripting.
4. Kubernetes & Helm - Experience deploying services to Kubernetes. - Must have Helm chart authoring and CRD/operator development experience. - Look for candidates who mention Kubernetes operators, Helm charts, custom resources in their projects.
5. CI/CD & DevOps - Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows. - Familiarity with GitHub/GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar tools.
6. Cloud Infrastructure Knowledge - Strong knowledge of OpenStack internals (not just usage). - Exposure to AWS or Azure is a plus, but OpenStack development is the priority.
7. Github Profile link - Personal GitHub profile link (if available) should be shared during the interview.