Senior or Principal Software Engineer - Red Hat OpenShift (EMEA)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior or Principal Software Engineer - Red Hat OpenShift in EMEA.

This role offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud-native technologies and open source platforms, contributing to the evolution of enterprise container and Kubernetes solutions. The Senior or Principal Software Engineer will design, develop, and implement advanced features for a highly scalable and secure Red Hat OpenShift environment. You will collaborate closely with global engineering teams, product management, and community contributors to ensure that the software meets the needs of a rapidly growing customer base. The role combines hands-on development, technical leadership, and active participation in the open-source ecosystem. It is ideal for engineers who thrive in a collaborative, innovative, and customer-focused environment. This position allows you to directly impact enterprise solutions and contribute to the broader Kubernetes and OpenShift communities.

Accountabilities

• Lead the development and implementation of new features in Red Hat OpenShift and related container solutions.
• Participate actively in open source communities like Kubernetes, OKD, and Red Hat OpenShift to influence and adopt upstream improvements.
• Provide technical leadership as an architect or senior contributor, ensuring performance, resilience, scalability, and security in design and implementation.
• Collaborate with team leads, architects, and product management to define architecture and solution designs.
• Maintain software quality through peer code reviews, continuous integration, and proactive management of security vulnerabilities.
• Design and implement advanced computing, networking, and security solutions for cloud environments, with a focus on AWS integration.
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, improve quality, and streamline development cycles.

Requirements

• Expertise in Go (Golang) and strong experience in cloud-native development principles.
• Proven experience with containers, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, and cloud provider integrations (AWS preferred, Azure or Google Cloud a plus).
• Deep knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, VPC, Load Balancers, IAM, and CloudFormation.
• Experience as a technical lead or architect, capable of managing complex trade-offs and driving scalable solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with upstream, midstream, and downstream contributions in Kubernetes and OpenShift.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages such as Python or Bash is a plus.
• Experience working with customers and partners to guide technical adoption is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexible remote work options across EMEA.
• Participation in open-source communities and cutting-edge technology projects.
• Opportunities for technical leadership, mentoring, and professional growth.
• Health and wellness support, including medical coverage where applicable.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!