Software Developer V (Openstack + Python + Cloud)

Private Cloud Product Software Engineering

The Datacenter Automation Platform group in the Private Cloud Product Software Engineering organization is looking for talented developers with passion for modern, full-stack development.

As a developer in our team, you will be responsible for building cutting-edge applications that deliver innovative outcomes to our customers. You will leverage the best of modern cloud native components, building solutions that are operationally robust and impressively scalable.

Private Cloud Product Software Engineering at Rackspace Technology has two broad areas of design, build and run responsibility:

Cutting edge customer-facing digital experiences across domains such as AI, security, end point management and programmatic infrastructure An innovative enablement platform that helps our engineering teams get products to market faster.

We are the interaction point between Private Cloud customers, and the products and services that Rackspace Technology provides.

Bachelor’s degree in a technology related field is required. Postgraduation is not mandatory but a plus.

At the manager’s discretion, additional relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

Twelve years or more of applied experience coding in one or more of the following languages: Python / Golang

Twelve years or more of applied experience working in a *NIX (OSX/Linux/BSD) environment.

Five+ years of OpenStack expertise (Ironic, Neutron, Nova etc.)

Working experience of defining System Design and end to end architecture.

Experience with container technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, LXC).

Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit / integration testing.

Experienced with a continuous delivery workflows

Ability to identify customer needs, gather requirements, and execute with high independence.

Ability to mentor and work effectively in a globally distributed team of engineers.

Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment that includes changing needs and requirements.

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to succinctly present information to stakeholders, the customer, and management.

Successful candidates will have a product delivery and operational mindset.

Highly desirable skills

Experience with DataCenter automation, DataCenter Networking and Private Cloud development

Experience with GitHub Actions or CircleCI.

Kubernetes expertise (Creating operators, Bare metal cluster configurations and troubleshooting).

Experience managing and automating DataCenter resources (servers, networks, storage) at scale.

Experience in delivering infrastructure as code using Terraform

Working experience with any of public cloud AWS, Azure, GCP

Creative approach to problem solving and excellent analytical skills.

Ability to quickly adapt to projects that require taking initiative and developing new expertise.

We are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.

Though we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.