Red hat Senior Software Engineer Product Security Full-stack 

Ireland 

126230719

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