Openstack Engineer

OpenStack Engineer

Location: Remote

Experience : 10years

Mandatory Skills :

Openstack, Python, Community version of open source and Kolla Ansible.

We are seeking an experienced OpenStack Engineer to lead our infrastructure transformation initiatives, focusing on VMware-to-OpenStack migration and management of large-scale cloud deployments. The ideal candidate will bring technical depth across OpenStack components while demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills.

Core Responsibilities :

Architect and implement VMware-to-OpenStack migration workflows, including VM conversion and network reconfiguration Manage and optimize large-scale OpenStack deployments, focusing on performance, reliability, and security Design and implement automation solutions using Ansible, Terraform, and OpenStack Heat Oversee bare metal provisioning using Ironic or MaaS Maintain and troubleshoot Cinder storage systems, particularly with Pure Storage clusters Implement and manage container technologies integrated with our OpenStack environment Develop comprehensive monitoring solutions aligned with SRE principles Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery Mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the organization

Required Skills :

• 4 - 6 years experience Proven expertise with OpenStack architecture, deployment, and upgrades in production environments Strong Linux systems administration and networking knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience with Cinder and Pure Storage cluster.
• Proficiency in Python programming for automation and customization Experience with bare metal provisioning using Ironic or MaaS Practical knowledge of HashiCorp tools, particularly Vault and Terrafor Strong foundation in CI/CD practices using tools like Jenkins and Git.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and other container technologies Familiarity with Cisco UCS Hardware configurations and management.
• Experience implementing monitoring solutions, SLIs, and SLOs following SRE practices