Python Software Developer - Cloud

About the Job

The Red Hat Software Production - Cloud team is looking for a Software Developer with Python skills to join us. In this role, you’ll aid in enabling smooth production and rapid release of Red Hat, Partner and Community cloud content and significantly contribute to the business strategy of market leadership in hybrid cloud technologies.

We maintain and contribute to several Open Source projects, to which you will have a possibility to contribute under your name (example https://github.com/redhat-openshift-ecosystem).

You'll join a globally distributed team with members located for example in Brno, Czech Republic and the United States. You’ll be given a chance to practice your Python knowledge and learn the best practices. You’ll contribute to the Agile project delivery and consult your work with experts and professionals who you’ll for sure find friendly, approachable and very helpful. 

We’re trying to keep up with new cloud technologies, therefore working in our team will give you the opportunity to learn and grow.

What You Will Do

• Work with the latest technologies in a highly cooperative landscape (e.g. containers, OpenShift/Kubernetes, Flask and REST/GraphQL APIs)

• Participate in DevOps culture and apply Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) principles

• Develop and maintain software to automatically provision, upgrade, monitor, and heal services in the release pipeline

• Design user scenarios, test cases, write automated tests

• Provide code and peer reviews

• Document and maintain software functionality

• Mentor and guide junior team members

• Perform root cause analysis

• Be one of the primary points of contact for incoming issues raised by stakeholders/clients through Jira tickets and alerts captured by the monitoring, investigate and apply solutions to encountered problems and most importantly identify and design solutions that prevent issues from reoccurring

• Identify pipeline workflows that could be automated, design and implement automation

What You Will Bring

• Ability to design and develop cloud native applications in Python 3

• Solid understanding of object oriented programming principles and design patterns

• Advanced knowledge of Python frameworks and libraries

• Knowledge of Linux operating system, including command line proficiency, file systems, process management and package management.

• Knowledge of Bash scripting, Python scripts, or Ansible

• Basic database knowledge (e.g. MongoDB, MySQL or Postgres)

• Understanding of networking fundamentals

• Curious and collaborative mindset

• Fluent English

The following are considered a plus

• Experience with Git (GitHub/GitLab) and code reviews

• Familiarity with OpenShift administration fundamentals (Kubernetes, Containers)

• Familiarity with software development methodologies

• Familiarity with monitoring (Splunk, Catchpoint, SignalFx or similar)

• Knowledge of the software release process

• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or Fedora

• Experience with incident response processes, including root cause analysis, post-mortem analysis, and implementing preventive measures.

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Pay Transparency

Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. 

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.

Benefits
●    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
●    Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
●    Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
●    Retirement 401(k) with employer match
●    Paid time off and holidays
●    Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
●    Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
●    Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! 

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States. 

Inclusion at Red Hat
Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)
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