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

We seek a skilled software engineer to join the Red Hat OpenStack NFV Architecture team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating NFV solutions with a focus on high-performance networking for telecom customers. You will leverage your expertise in Python, C, Ansible, and networking technologies such as Open vSwitch, SR-IOV, and DPDK to ensure seamless NFV deployments. Your contributions will help shape the future of cloud infrastructure for telecommunications.

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• 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.
  

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• 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.
  

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• Familiarity with open-source contributions, 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 CI/CD tools like Jenkins.
  

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