Senior Cloud Engineer

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On behalf of our client, we are seeking a seasoned Senior or Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will help develop, scale, and maintain a large-scale, open-source cloud platform.

This project is a perfect match if you have:

• A strong background in Linux systems.

• A passion for programming in Go or Python.

• Hands-on experience with open-source cloud architecture.

• Project Details:

• Position Level: Senior / Lead

• Rate: * Senior: 130 - 145 PLN / h net B2B

  • Lead: 155 - 170 PLN / h net B2B

• Start Date: ASAP

• Contract Type: B2B Contract (First Purchase Order for 3 months, followed by predictable extensions for 6 to 12 months)

• Location: Remote (from Poland)

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain core cloud compute and block storage services (Nova and Cinder components).

• Design and build robust infrastructure APIs utilizing Golang.

• Create and optimize automation workflows using Python and/or Go.

• Operate, administer, and troubleshoot Linux-based cloud infrastructure and networking (Openvswitch/OVN).

• Actively contribute patches and improvements to upstream open-source cloud projects.

• Participate in thorough code reviews and foster knowledge-sharing within the engineering team.

What We Are Looking For:

• Hands-on production experience with OpenStack architecture, particularly Cinder, Nova, and Neutron.

• Strong programming skills in Python and/or Go.

• In-depth knowledge of Linux systems administration and cloud infrastructure networking (Openvswitch/OVN).

• Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes in production environments.

• Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines, build management, and automated release processes.

• Exceptional root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills for complex infrastructure bottlenecks.

• Good command of English (written and spoken).

Nice to have:

• Prior involvement or history of contributions to OpenStack upstream development.

• Experience using modern AI tools to optimize and accelerate your day-to-day development workflow.

• Knowledge of German is a plus.