OpenStack Cloud Service Engineer & Web API Dev

Razer Inc.; Singapore; On-site; Full time

Job description

Joining Razer will place you on a global mission to revolutionize the way the world games. Razer is a place to do great work, offering you the opportunity to make an impact globally while working across a global team located across 5 continents. Razer is also a great place to work, providing you the unique, gamer-centric experience that will put you in an accelerated growth, both personally and professionally.

Job Responsibilities

The Cloud Service Development Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and deployment of cloud-based services and applications. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud computing principles, software development methodologies, and platform customization. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with cloud platforms like OpenStack and be proficient in web application development.

Responsibilities

• Platform Customization:
  • Customize and extend the OpenStack platform or a similar cloud computing platform to meet specific business requirements.
  • Develop custom modules and plugins to enhance platform functionality.
  • Configure and optimize platform components for performance and scalability.
• Web Application Development:
  • Design, develop, and test web applications to manage and monitor cloud services.
  • Utilize front‑end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and back‑end frameworks (Python, Ruby on Rails, Node.js) to build user‑friendly interfaces.
  • Integrate web applications with underlying cloud infrastructure.
• API Development:
  • Develop RESTful APIs to expose cloud services to third‑party applications.
  • Ensure API security, performance, and scalability.
  • Document API specifications and usage guidelines.
• Cloud Service Integration:
  • Integrate cloud services with other systems and applications.
  • Configure and manage network connectivity between cloud components.
  • Ensure seamless data flow and interoperability.
• Performance Optimization:
  • Monitor and analyse system performance.
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
  • Implement performance optimization techniques to improve response times and scalability.
• Security and Compliance:
  • Implement security best practices to protect cloud infrastructure and data.
  • Stay up‑to‑date with security threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cloud computing and software development.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, particularly OpenStack.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, Ruby, JavaScript, etc.) and web frameworks.
• Experience with database technologies (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Knowledge of network protocols and security concepts.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., OpenStack Certified Professional).
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (Git, Jenkins, Docker).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Ansible).

Pre‑Requisites

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cloud computing and software development.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, particularly OpenStack.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, Ruby, JavaScript, etc.) and web frameworks.
• Experience with database technologies (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Knowledge of network protocols and security concepts.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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