OpenStack Platform Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced OpenStack Platform Engineer with a minimum of five years of industry experience to join our team based in Singapore. This role requires in-depth expertise in cloud technologies with a focus on designing, deploying, automating, and maintaining a secure and scalable OpenStack infrastructure. The candidate will collaborate extensively across teams to uphold platform availability, performance, and security.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and manage cloud infrastructures based on Red Hat OpenStack technologies.
• Create and refine automation scripts to streamline OpenStack environment deployments and maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to integrate OpenStack with complementary systems such as Kubernetes and OpenShift.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues affecting OpenStack components and their underlying infrastructure.
• Enforce security protocols and ensure adherence to organizational compliance standards.
• Participate in capacity planning, fine-tuning performance, and scaling OpenStack environments to meet evolving needs.
• Handle the change management process for OpenStack, including upgrades, patches, and system administration activities.
• Research and apply Agentic AI and AIOps methodologies to improve operational efficiency and administration of OpenStack.
• Utilize AI-driven automation tools to enhance system monitoring, troubleshooting, incident analysis, and remediation.
• Design and integrate AI agents interfacing with OpenStack APIs and automation tools to optimize infrastructure operations.
• Perform root cause analyses, conduct code reviews, and conduct unit tests alongside experienced team members.
• Develop and maintain detailed system documentation and operational playbooks.
• Mentor junior team members and third-party collaborators on procedural best practices.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• A relevant university degree coupled with at least five years of professional experience in related fields.
• Proficient with Red Hat or equivalent OpenStack platforms.
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes and Red Hat Linux system administration.
• Hands-on experience in provisioning infrastructure with VMware ESX and monitoring using Prometheus and Ops.
• Familiarity with Elastic Stack integration.
• Knowledge of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI, and AIOps principles applied to infrastructure management.
• Experience or exposure to AI-powered agents and AI-assisted automation in cloud administration.
• Preferred skills include integrating AI/LLM functionalities through APIs, Python, Ansible, or Terraform.
• Capability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Red Hat and OpenStack certifications related to Linux and OpenStack administration are advantageous.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written, to facilitate collaboration with internal teams, contractors, management, clients, and third parties.
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to quality, productivity, and performance standards.
• Familiarity with development lifecycles and CI/CD processes tied to OpenStack platform management.
• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in technical and operational settings.

Additional Information

• Work location: Singapore (On-site)
• Employment type: Full-time
• The role involves direct office presence during working hours, no remote or hybrid options specified.

Join us to advance your career in a stimulating and innovative cloud technology environment!