Software Engineer – Backend, Cloud Fleet Platform

About the Job
Red Hat Engineering is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join our Fleet Engineering group within the Hybrid Cloud Management organization. We are building tomorrow’s sovereign hybrid cloud foundation where best-in-class cluster management meets intelligent portal experiences, operating seamlessly at fleet scale.

You will join a team spearheading the development of a core backend platform that will enable cluster lifecycle management for fleets running across any cloud environment. You will contribute to the design, development, and adoption of scalable backend services that power this platform. This is an opportunity to collaborate with a talented group of engineers who are passionate and driven to build configurable, scalable, and high-quality backend systems that deliver real value to their users.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to the development of backend services and APIs, implementing features in a collaborative environment while supporting open-source community participation where appropriate.

• Be responsible for product quality, participating in peer code reviews, continuous integration (CI), and secure engineering practices.

• Collaborate with team leads, architects, and other engineers on backend solution design and system architecture.

• Build and maintain scalable microservices and distributed backend systems that support fleet-scale operations.

• Participate in Agile development practices, including sprint reviews and demos, to educate the team on new features and improvements.

• Proactively utilize AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) for code generation, auto-completion, and intelligent suggestions to accelerate development cycles and enhance code quality.

What You Will Bring

• 3+ years of backend development experience working in a Linux environment with at least one language such as Golang, Python, Java, or C/C++.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent working experience.

• Experience working with Kubernetes.

• Experience with database design and data modeling (PostgreSQL is a plus).

• Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed backend systems, including API design, versioning, monitoring, and event-driven architecture.

• Experience using public cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).

• Understanding of fundamental AI/ML concepts and hands-on experience with popular tooling.

• Ability to explore different technology areas and deliver practical backend solutions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

The Following Are Considered a Plus

• Hands-on experience with Golang.

• Knowledge of OpenShift.

• Open source development experience.

• Experience supporting production operations of SaaS platforms.

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterpriseopen 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.

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