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Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat

Red Hat Durham, NC

Job Description

At Red Hat we connect an innovative community of customers partners and contributors to deliver an open source stack of trusted high-performing solutions. We offer cloud Linux middleware storage and virtualization technologies together with award-winning global customer support consulting and implementation services. Red Hat is a rapidly growing company supporting more than 90% of Fortune 500 companies.Job SummaryPrincipal Software Engineer Ansible Automation - UI Technical LeadershipAre you a forward-thinking front end developer with a passion for the user experience. Do you have experience delivering enterprise level applications and/or solutions to market. Do you have what it takes to drive the user experience and technical architecture for the Ansible Automation Platform Do you thrive on cross-functional leadership and influencing key decisions across a wide technical portfolio If so the Red Hat Ansible Engineering team ( is looking for you.Were looking for an expert in UI development to step into a high-impact role influencing both the what and the how for the Ansible Automation Platforms user experience. Youll be recognized for your visible technical impact and your ability to coordinate architecture across multiple technical areas and teams.This isnt just a job; its a chance to define the future of enterprise automation! Youll be at the forefront of technology with the scope to make a lasting visible impact on a flagship product that is strategically vital to Red Hat customers.If youre ready to bring your passion for UI/UX and your leadership to a world-class team we invite you to apply.What you will do:Be the vision and technology leader for the Ansible user experienceWork across Ansible engineering teams with stakeholders UX Design Patternfly (our design language) as well as other teams in Red Hat and possibly 3rd party dev teamsResponsible for guiding the user experience for the Ansible product offerings. This may entail collectively defining the art of possible.Lead and influence people and projectsParticipate in product release cycles deploying code to integration staging and production environments integrating with CI/CD toolingHelp mentor and learn from other engineers in a highly-collaborative team environment as well as participate in peer code reviewsParticipate in the teams Agile scrum process demos and check-ins with Product Management and other stakeholders to align on use-cases and plan new initiativesHelp guide and execute on our UI modernization strategyWhat you will bring:Java Script React TypeScript CSS HTML PlaywrightREST APIs (using an OpenAPI spec)Knowledge of and working experience with AI technologiesExperience or familiarity with the Ansible Automation Platform would be idealWorking knowledge of Agile methodologiesAbility to lead influence and inspireExperience delivering enterprise level applications and/or solutionsSignificant experience with Python Django and Django REST FrameworkExperience with Python unit and integration testing with tools such as pytestExperience with LinuxExperience with SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQLExperience with utilizing container management platforms and development environments like Kubernetes OpenShift and Docker/Docker ComposeExperience with CI/CD systems like Jenkins and GitHub ActionsTeam leadership experienceExperience working on and even leading large-scale projects (open-source experience is a plus)Demonstrated ability to quickly and accurately troubleshoot system and performance issuesGood communications skills and experience working directly with and presenting to stakeholdersAn aptitude for jumping in to help unblock mentor and learn from othersThe salary range for this position is $148540.00 - $245050.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.Pay TransparencyRed Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location experience applicable skills and training external market value and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hats compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus commission and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.About Red HatRed 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.Benefits Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan Retirement 401(k) with employer match Paid time off and holidays Paid parental leave plans for all new parents Leave benefits including disability paid family medical leave and paid military leave Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan family planning reimbursement tuition reimbursement transportation expense account employee assistance program and more!Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.Inclusion at Red HatRed Hats culture is built on the open source principles of transparency collaboration and inclusion where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized it empowers people from different backgrounds perspectives and experiences to come together to share ideas challenge the status quo and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin ancestry citizenship age veteran status genetic information physical or mental disability medical condition marital status or any other basis prohibited by law.Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for and will not pay any fees commissions or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.Red Hat supports individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations to job applicants. If you need assistance completing our online job application email . General inquiries such as those regarding the status of a job application will not receive a reply.Required Experience:Staff IC Key Skills Continuous Integration,Docker,Jenkins,Python,System Design,Agile,C/C++,Go,Systems Engineering,Software Development,Java,Distributed Systems Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 148540 - 245050

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