Remote (Global)

Red Hat is hiring a Software Engineer Ansible Networking

About the Role

Design, implement, and maintain Ansible-based automation for network devices and services, ensuring reliability, scalability, and integration across diverse environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance Ansible modules for network device management
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate automation into networking workflows
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
  • Troubleshoot and debug automation issues in network configurations
  • Contribute to open-source Ansible projects
  • Test automation solutions across multiple network platforms
  • Ensure compatibility with various networking hardware and software
  • Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions
  • Improve performance and reliability of network automation tools
  • Support documentation for modules and user guides
  • Engage with community contributors and upstream projects
  • Stay current with networking protocols and automation trends
  • Identify gaps in existing tooling and propose improvements
  • Work with CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
  • Help define best practices for network automation

Nice to Have

  • Contributions to Ansible or related open-source projects
  • Experience with network automation frameworks
  • Knowledge of cloud networking environments
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies
  • Understanding of RESTful API design
  • Experience with network simulation tools
  • Background in systems engineering or networking operations

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote and office-based work

Team

Part of a global engineering team focused on open-source automation technologies

Open Source Culture

  • Work in an environment that values open collaboration, transparency, and community-driven development
  • Contribute code and documentation to public repositories
  • Engage with global contributors and upstream projects

Growth Opportunities

  • Access to training, conferences, and certification programs
  • Mentorship from experienced engineers in automation and networking

Available for eligible candidates

Required Skills
PythonAnsibleNetwork AutomationCI/CDAgile MethodologiesNetworking FundamentalsOpen Source DevelopmentNETCONFYANG ModelsEnterprise Software Testing
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Posted 6 months ago