Senior System Engineer (OpenStack)

TL;DR

Senior System Engineer (OpenStack): Deploying and maintaining robust private cloud platforms for international clients with an accent on OpenStack production environment management, upgrades, and lifecycle operations. Focus on automating infrastructure provisioning with IaC tools, troubleshooting complex OS and cloud platform issues, and developing monitoring solutions.

Location: Flexible employment and remote work applicable in Poland, Latam, Moldova, and Romania.

Company

hirify.global is an outsourcing company specializing in developing private cloud platforms for international clients.

What you will do

• Deploy, develop, and maintain OpenStack production environments.
• Perform platform upgrades and manage lifecycle operations.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using IaC tools.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across OS and cloud platform layers.
• Develop and maintain monitoring solutions to ensure system observability.
• Script and code to automate routine tasks and improve system efficiency.

Requirements

• Deep, production-grade knowledge of OpenStack, including various deployment methods and upgrade strategies.
• Strong background in Linux administration, with the ability to troubleshoot system internals.
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, shell/bash) for automation and tooling.
• Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Ansible, Terraform, and Git.
• Practical knowledge of OpenStack containerization and deployment tools like Kolla or Kolla Ansible.
• Experience with monitoring ecosystems, preferably Prometheus and Grafana.
• Fluent English, enabling seamless communication in an international environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with Ceph storage solutions.
• Knowledge of networking (SDN, OVS, Neutron).
• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) on top of OpenStack.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible employment and remote work options.
• Work with the latest technologies for industry leaders and on international projects.
• Opportunities for international business trips.
• Work comfortably in a relaxed and inspiring, non-corporate atmosphere without a dress code.
• Develop your skills through language classes, internal and external training, skill centers, and webinars.
• Take care of your health with private healthcare and insurance.
• Access a monthly sport budget (Multisport card) and well-being initiatives.