Senior Software Engineer (RHEL)
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14 hours ago
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Job Summary
About the Job:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is a leading enterprise operating system known for its stability security and performance.
It serves as the foundation for modern data centers and cloud deployments providing a consistent and reliable platform for mission-critical applications.
Join the RHEL Engineering team in Pune India as a Senior Software Engineer focused on the development implementation and maintenance of core Operating System (OS) components. You will be responsible for ensuring the systems stability security and performance particularly in hybrid cloud environments. This role involves contributing to world-class technologies that reinforce Red Hats leadership in hybrid cloud system engineering operating within an Agile framework. The ideal candidate should have an interest in working with Operating Systems Bash Scripting Python and C programming.
What you will do
Manage the full lifecycle of RHEL environments including deployment configuration updates and maintenance across on-premise and cloud infrastructures.
Contribute to system design create technical documentation and plan new features for scalability performance and security.
Actively contribute to upstream projects (Fedora Kernel etc.) submitting patches and driving community engagement.
Participate in agile planning defining stories and influencing product direction.
Proactively monitor system health optimize performance troubleshoot issues and ensure continuous high availability.
Maximize efficiency by scripting and automating tasks such as provisioning and patching utilizing tools like Ansible and Kickstart.
Implement robust security measures manage user access apply necessary patches and maintain regulatory compliance.
Serve as the primary escalation point for critical customer-driven feature implementation and the resolution of high-priority bugs.
Collaborate closely with Development Quality EngineeringProduct Managers Support and Architecture teams to integrate new features and resolve complex technical problems.
Demonstrate current awareness of and strategically leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (e.g. Claude Cursor) throughout the product development lifecycle to enhance efficiency code quality and innovation.
Stay engaged with the broader RHEL community and proactively identify and integrate impactful improvements from the ecosystem into the RHEL product.
What you will bring
Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent work experience
Minimum 6 years of experience with software development with proven track record of working on enterprise level projects
Experience writing code in any of the programming languages including Python Shell Scripting C/C
Deep understanding of RHEL its components file systems user management and system calls.
Solid grasp of TCP/IP network services and system security best practices.
Knowledge of Git GitHub and/or JIRA is required
Demonstrated proficiency in problem-solving coupled with innovative thinking root cause analysis and a strong customer-centric approach
Usage of any AI tools (Claude/ Gemini/ Cursor)
About Red Hat
Red Hat is the worlds 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. Were 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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Spring
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- C#
- AWS
- Data Structures
- Software Development
- Java
- Distributed Systems
About Company
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