Software Engineer

The Red Hat Identity Management Engineering team is seeking a Software Engineer with Python experience  and dev-ops mindset with interest in automation, CIs to join our ranks. In this role, you would work with teams of developers focusing on the Identity Management solution in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), which delivers a centrally managed authentication and identity management infrastructure to communities and companies looking for reliable security solutions.

You'll use your skills, mainly in Python and Ansible to contribute to development, maintenance and operating of Continuous Integration systems and automation of workflows related to development of upcoming releases of open source projects such as FreeIPA, ansible-freeipa, 389 Directory Server, Dogtag Certificate System and SSSD, which create a core of Identity Management solution in Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

The CI system the team develops is focused especially on integration testing with a capability to run tens to hundreds of simultaneous multi-host (units to hundreds) multi-os (e.g. RHEL, Fedora, Windows Server) jobs.

What you will do

• Become an expert on modern development practices (test-driven development, continuous integration and continuous delivery) to enable IdM teams to deliver stable and good quality software for Red Hat customers and upstream communities

• Identify system deficiencies, conduct technical research and analysis, and recommend solutions or fixes

• Develop, test, deploy and maintain CI and other automation systems

• Communicate with and help internal customers - other engineering teams, across multiple time zones

What you will bring

• Experience in programming in Python

• DevOps mindset

• Experience with a Linux-based operating system

• Solid written and verbal communication skills in English

The following are considered a plus:

• Experience with automated testing or testing infrastructure (CI/CD)

• Experience with using OpenStack, Kubernetes or similar technologies

• Experience with Ansible

About Red Hat

Red Hat 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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