Senior Infrastructure Consultant - jobs at Red Hat in Portugal, Porto

What you will do

• Collaborate with peers and upstream open source communities on the design and development of features, enhancements, and bug fixes related to cluster ingress and DNS.

• Develop and maintain controllers and operators in Go to manage networking solutions within Red Hat OpenShift.

• Engage with our support team to help them resolve complex customer networking issues.

• Work with our documentation team to improve documentation related to OpenShift's ingress and DNS capabilities.

• Interact with globally distributed open source project teams and communities inside and outside of Red Hat.

• Debug and troubleshoot complex networking issues using Linux-based tools and methodologies.

What you will bring

• Experience in software development, preferably in systems, networking, or cloud platform domains.

• Proficiency in programming with Go, with experience implementing controllers and/or operators on Kubernetes.

• Experience working with cloud technologies like Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, and/or other cloud platforms.

• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocols such as TCP, TLS, HTTP, and DNS.

• Familiarity with networking tools and components like HAProxy, Envoy Proxy, CoreDNS, and ExternalDNS.

• Ability to proactively identify, address, and resolve issues with minimal supervision.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

• Passion for open source software and a constructive, collaborative mindset for sharing ideas openly.

The following are considered a plus

• Experience contributing to an open source project or community.

• Familiarity with the Gateway API specification or its implementations.

• Experience with debugging complex network issues in containerized environments.

What you will do

• Collaborate with team members to implement enhancements and address issues, delivering high-quality PKI solutions to upstream communities, Fedora, and RHEL.

• Apply good development practices, including test-driven development, continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD), and peer reviews.​

• Practice defensive programming to deliver stable and high-quality software for Red Hat customers and upstream communities.

• Work across project and technology boundaries to create integrated solutions based on open-source projects.

• Communicate with development and user communities across multiple time zones.​

What you will bring

• Experience with Java (J2EE) in a Linux environment.

• Troubleshooting or administration skills of services on a Linux platform.​

• Good English language skills.​

• Experience with Python development or similar scripting languages is a plus

• Experience with PKI, cryptography, and general system and software security technologies is a big plus

• Experience with Agile and Scrum development methodologies (e.g., JIRA) is welcome

• Experience with CI/CD and related frameworks is a plus

• Experience with hybrid cloud systems or frameworks (e.g., OpenShift, AWS, Microsoft Azure) is a big advantage

What You Will Do

• Design, develop and implement networking solutions for Red Hat's next-generation platforms, including Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift

• Become responsible for the quality of our offerings, participate in peer code reviews and continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) and respond to security threats (CVEs)

• Participate in, lead and create upstream networking project communities, including contributing new development work and existing features and fixes for projects like Kubernetes (https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/) , OVN-Kubernetes (https://github.com/ovn-org/ovn-kubernetes/) and Open Virtual Networking (OVN) (https://github.com/ovn-org/ovn)

• Use your deep networking expertise to help customers solve complex business problems with creative solutions

What You Will Bring

• Strong networking knowledge, including expertise in one or more of switching and routing protocols

• Experience with cloud technologies, network functions virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN)

• Experience using programming languages like Go, Python or C/C++ Understanding of how open source and free software communities work

• Motivated with a proactive attitude, willingness to tackle new problems and an ability to develop new architectures and identify good ones

• Ability to work well as part of a team in a highly collaborative, distributed environment with a diverse team

• Good communication skills in English

The following are considered a plus:

• Experience with Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift and container networking technologies

• Experience with Linux networking technologies

• Experience with development for public cloud services, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Compute Engine (GCE) and Microsoft Azure

• Ability to present to customers and stakeholders

• Previous contributions to open source projects or being an open source maintainer

This team focuses on a few key project areas:

• Developing & enhancing Backstage plugins

• Improving product security

• Deployment targets & installation methods

• Contributing to the Backstage communities by delivering features and fixes to the upstream projects

• Creating Software Templates & Actions

What you will do

• Develop a deep understanding of the technologies and frameworks used within the Red Hat Developer Hub and related projects

• Understand the product security concepts

• Create and maintain technical documentation for new and existing functionality

• Design and implement automation frameworks, including automated tests and quality checks, to support robust CI/CD pipelines

• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment where both timely delivery and long-term vision are valued

• Coordinate with team leads, architects, and other engineers to design and implement scalable, maintainable solutions

• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers

• Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies and contribute to an agile development process

• Contribute to upstream projects by submitting and reviewing patches for bug fixes and feature requests to and from the community

• Coordinate and communicate effectively with engineering and leadership teams across global time zones

• Help establish and refine processes that enhance release quality, consistency, and automation

• Advocate for the team’s work through blog posts, community updates, and conference presentations

What will you bring

• Strong understanding of software development processes and methodologies (Agile, DevOps)

• Knowledge of cloud security principles and securing cloud environments

• Experience with programming languages relevant to the products (e.g., typescript, Python, Go, Node.js)

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent working experience

• Effective English Communication: Experience communicating effectively with other teams and departments across a broad organization

The following are considered a plus:

• Good understanding of common security vulnerabilities, (e.g. OWASP Top Ten) including how to detect, demonstrate, mitigate and resolve them.Knowledge of Security tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, vulnerability scanners, penetration testing)

• Experience in parsing and rendering YAML/JSON using tools such as jq and yq

• A passion for open source technologies, especially around data solutions

• Familiarity with design-thinking concepts and implementations

Beyond technical execution, you will serve as a mentor and guide for other Red Hat team members, fostering a culture of product development excellence and active engagement within the broader community. This involves sharing your expertise, providing guidance on best practices, and empowering colleagues to become more proficient contributors. A significant aspect of this position involves architectural design. You will be instrumental in defining the architectural framework for new projects and features, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability. This requires a deep understanding of the technology stack and the ability to translate high-level requirements into concrete implementation plans.

From the initial conceptualization phase to the successful integration of your work upstream, you will have the opportunity to shape the future direction of the RHTAS product. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be embedded within a geographically dispersed team. This necessitates a high degree of autonomy and self-direction, coupled with a strong commitment to collaborative teamwork. You will be expected to manage your tasks effectively and independently, while also maintaining regular and open communication with fellow team members and upstream developers. This communication will involve both technical discussions and broader project coordination, ensuring alignment and progress. Your ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely, both in written and verbal form, will be crucial to your success.

What you will do

• Upstream Community Contributions: Actively engage with and drive contributions within the upstream open-source communities relevant to the Red Hat Trusted Artifact Signer (RHTAS) project. This involves undertaking new development work, conceptualizing and implementing innovative features, and addressing and resolving bug fixes reported by users or identified internally. Proactively participate in community discussions, code reviews, and contribute to documentation to ensure a collaborative and thriving ecosystem.

• Product Development, Maintenance, and Release: Take shared ownership of the complete lifecycle of the Red Hat Trusted Artifact Signer product. This includes developing new functionalities and enhancements, maintaining the existing codebase for stability and performance, and orchestrating the smooth and timely release of new versions. Ensure adherence to best practices for software engineering, including thorough testing, version control, and documentation.

• Downstream Product Efforts & Delivery: Spearhead downstream product efforts, encompassing the design and implementation of robust CI/CD pipelines. Ensure the reliable and efficient delivery of production-ready software to customers and internal stakeholders. Drive the development of new features based on customer requirements and market trends, integrating them seamlessly into the product.

• Cross-Product Integration: Facilitate and drive cross-product integration efforts between RHTAS and other products within the Red Hat ecosystem. Collaborate with other engineering teams to understand their product functionalities and requirements, and design interfaces and integration points that ensure interoperability and a cohesive customer experience.

• Product Security Compliance: Prioritize and ensure the security compliance of the Red Hat Trusted Artifact Signer product. Conduct regular security assessments, identify potential vulnerabilities, and implement appropriate security measures to protect against threats. Stay up-to-date on the latest security best practices and compliance requirements and ensure the product adheres to them.

• Community & Product Evangelism: Act as a key advocate for both the community and the product. Engage in community evangelism through various channels, including writing blog posts, creating demonstrations, and delivering presentations at conferences and events. Share knowledge, best practices, and the value proposition of RHTAS with the broader community and potential customers.

What you will bring

• Proven experience delivering enterprise-grade software solutions.

• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture and its ecosystem.

• Proficiency in the Go programming language, with experience in other relevant languages.

• Expertise in designing and implementing robust CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong production troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues.

• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and practices.

• A strong drive for continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies.

• Effective professional-level English communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Experience with Python or Node.js is desirable but not required.

The following are considered a plus

• Understanding of cryptographic principles including digital signatures, key lifecycle, certificate management, and robust key management practices.

• Experience with the Sigstore upstream project and its architecture.

• Proficiency in the Ansible project and its tooling, such as writing playbooks and managing configurations.

What you will do

• Be responsible for contributions in a technical environment, from coding to architecture.

• Work closely with members of our Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Quality Engineering (QE), Documentation, Product Security and Product Management teams

• Be responsible for our product quality, participate in peer code reviews, continuous integration (CI) and delivery (CD), respond to security threats

• Assist with the planning, fulfillment, and delivery of communicated goals

• Be an advocate for Red Hat solutions and technologies

• Work and communicate with a distributed team

• Publicize the team's work through blogs, web postings, and conference talks

What you will bring

• 5+ years of experience working in a Linux environment with at least one language like Golang, Python, Java, or C or C++ Experience with microservices architecture and concepts including APIs, versioning, monitoring, etc.

• Experience with container-related technologies (Kubernetes, OpenShift, etc.), virtualization, or distributed systems

• Experience with AWS, GCP or Azure

• Ability to examine various technological areas deeply and deliver solutions

• Great communication and collaboration skills, with a solid attention to detail

• Ability to quickly learn new technologies

• Proficient written and verbal English communication skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent working experience

• Familiarity with DevOps or SRE background

• Open source development experience

What you will do

• Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on software requirements and technical specifications.

• Perform functional, integration, regression, and performance testing on Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization.

• Identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking systems.

• Collaborate closely with developers to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.

• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on software design and implementation.

• Automate test cases using Python and automation frameworks.

What you will bring

• 5+ years of experience in software quality engineering or testing.

• Understanding of virtualization technologies and containerization.

• Experience with test automation frameworks.

• Proficiency in Python.

• Basic knowledge of Bash.

• Understanding and working according to CI/CD principles.

• Familiarity with bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira).

• Experience with the system administration or architecture would be considered a huge plus

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

The following are considered a plus:

• Open source experience

• Familiarity with Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift

• Basic knowledge in Golang or Ansible

• Experience with Windows automation or Windows Cluster