Red Hat

About the job:

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the team behind the Fabric8 Kubernetes Client [1], one of the most popular free open source clients for interacting with Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters from Java. You’ll work in a highly collaborative environment, contributing to open source, shaping the future of Kubernetes client libraries, and supporting the needs of Java developers building on Kubernetes and OpenShift.

What will you do?

• Design, develop, and maintain core components of the Fabric8 Kubernetes Client (primarily in Java).
• Design, develop, and maintain core components of Eclipse JKube (primarily in Java).
• Contribute to adjacent tooling and libraries, some of which are written in Golang.
• Collaborate with upstream communities and other Red Hat and IBM teams (e.g. Quarkus, Java Operator SDK, OpenShift).
• Write high-quality code, tests, and documentation.
• Engage with users and contributors via GitHub, mailing lists, and conferences (community building).

What will you bring?

• Strong proficiency in Java, with solid experience building libraries or developer tooling.
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes concepts (Pods, Deployments, Services, etc.) and experience interacting with Kubernetes APIs.
• Familiarity with OpenShift, and ability to understand its ecosystem and distinctions.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, and collaborative development via GitHub or similar platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open 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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