Senior Software Engineer - Red Hat OpenStack NFV Architecture (Ireland)

Red Hat, Inc.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of open source solutions is looking for a developer to enhance NFV features on their platform in Dublin. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Python and have strong knowledge of networking protocols and automation technologies. Responsibilities include developing tools, writing scripts, and debugging complex issues in a collaborative environment. This position offers opportunities for growth alongside contributions to open-source projects and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python is mandatory, knowledge of C or Go is a big plus.
• Experience with Linux-based systems and networking protocols, including virtualized environments.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test NFV features on Red Hat OpenStack Platform.
• Develop advanced networking tools in C.
• Write automation scripts using Python and Ansible.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for customer solutions.
• Debug and resolve complex issues in NFV and networking.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Knowledge of C or Go

Experience with Linux systems

Ansible knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Tools

Open vSwitch

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Job description

What you will do

• 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.

What you will bring

• Proficiency in Python is mandatory, knolwedge 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.

About Red Hat

Red Hat (https://www.redhat.com/) is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community‑powered approach to deliver high‑performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in‑office, to office‑flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

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