OpenStack Engineer Job

Job Description:
The OpenStack tech lead is responsible for designing and implementing OpenStack Platform for engineering team consumption. The tech lead will work closely with engineering teams, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to understand business requirements and design solutions that meet those requirements.The tech lead will also provide technical leadership and guidance to other team members and contribute to the development of best practices and standards for OpenStack architecture and design.
Responsibilities:
Design and implement OpenStack infrastructure solutions that meet business requirements
Work closely with development teams, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and design solutions
Provide technical leadership and guidance to other team members
Develop and maintain best practices and standards for OpenStack architecture and design
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of OpenStack-based solutions
Ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of OpenStack-based solutions
Develop and maintain documentation related to OpenStack architecture and design
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to OpenStack infrastructure and services
Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of automation and tooling for OpenStack deployments
Design and specify hardware requirements for OpenStack deployments, including servers, storage, and networking equipment
Work with hardware vendors to select appropriate equipment
Develop and maintain hardware standards and guidelines for OpenStack deployments
Ensure that hardware design meets business and technical requirements, including performance, scalability, and reliability
Ensure that hardware design meets industry standards and best practices for data center infrastructure
Develop and maintain relationships with hardware vendors and other third-party providers.

Experience:
5+ years of experience in OpenStack architecture and design
Strong knowledge of OpenStack services and components, such as Keystone, Nova, Neutron, and Cinder
Experience with OpenStack deployment and configuration using tools such as Ansible, Heat, or Terraform
Strong knowledge of networking concepts and protocols, such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN, and VPN
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Relevant OpenStack certifications, such as Certified OpenStack Administrator (COA) or Certified OpenStack Architect (COA) is a plus
Experience with containerization and virtualization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and VMware is a plus
Knowledge of hardware design factors such as server configurations, storage technologies, and network topologies is a plus