Ireland Remote (Country) Full-time

Red Hat is hiring a Senior Software Engineer - Fleet Engineering (Ireland)

About the Role

Role Overview

Join a growing engineering team focused on developing a unified platform for cluster lifecycle management across public and private cloud environments. This role centers on building robust, scalable systems that empower users to deploy and manage containerized workloads seamlessly, no matter the infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and contribute to the design and implementation of critical platform features, ensuring alignment with open-source development standards where applicable.
  • Ensure high product quality through rigorous code reviews, secure coding practices, and participation in continuous integration pipelines.
  • Collaborate with architects and engineering leads to define system architecture and guide technical direction.
  • Engage in Agile workflows, including sprint planning, reviews, and knowledge sharing through technical demos.
  • Support decision-making on core platform capabilities and long-term scalability.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years of software development experience in Linux-based environments, using languages such as Golang, Python, Java, or C/C++.
  • Proven experience working with Kubernetes and managing containerized systems.
  • Familiarity with microservices and distributed systems, including API lifecycle management, event-driven design, and monitoring strategies.
  • Background in database modeling, with PostgreSQL experience preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Understanding of core AI/ML concepts and practical experience implementing related tooling or workflows.
  • Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex technical domains and deliver effective solutions.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.

Preferred Background

  • Direct experience developing in Golang.
  • Knowledge of OpenShift and its ecosystem.
  • Active participation in open-source projects or communities.

Work Environment

This position is based in Ireland, with flexibility in work arrangement—options include in-office, hybrid, or fully remote setups depending on team needs. The organization supports inclusive practices, reasonable accommodations, and maintains a commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Culture and Values

The team values transparency, collaboration, and technical excellence. Diverse perspectives are welcomed, and decisions are driven by merit rather than hierarchy. Engineers are encouraged to take initiative, challenge assumptions, and contribute to solving complex infrastructure challenges.

Required Skills
GolangPythonJavaC/C++Kubernetesmicroservices architecturedistributed systemsAPI designevent-driven architecturePostgreSQLLinuxcloud services (AWS/GCP/Azure) GolangPythonJavaC/C++Kubernetesmicroservices architecturedistributed systemsAPI designevent-driven architecturePostgreSQLLinuxcloud services (AWS/GCP/Azure)
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Department Fleet Engineering
Category backend
Posted 3 hours ago