Senior Software Engineer - Ansible/Terraform (4-8 yrs)

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, deploy, and maintain OpenStack-based private or hybrid cloud environments.

- Configure and optimize NFVI for high availability and performance to support VNFs (Virtualized Network Functions).

- Implement and manage virtualization technologies like KVM, VMware, or similar.

- Automate deployment, scaling, and maintenance using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar.

- Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.

- Collaborate with DevOps, network, and security teams to integrate OpenStack with CI/CD pipelines.

- Manage storage, compute, and network components of NFVI.

- Create documentation, including design specifications, operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

- Ensure compliance with industry standards for security and performance in NFVI environments.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

Technical Expertise :

- Strong experience with OpenStack architecture and services (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Keystone, Glance, etc.).

- Knowledge of NFV architecture, ETSI standards, and VIM (Virtualized Infrastructure Manager).

- Hands-on experience with containerization platforms like Kubernetes or OpenShift.

- Familiarity with SDN (Software-Defined Networking) solutions such as OpenDaylight or Tungsten Fabric.

- Experience with Linux-based systems and scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.).

- Understanding of networking protocols (e.g., VXLAN, BGP, OVS, SR-IOV).

- Knowledge of Ceph or other distributed storage solutions.

Tools :

- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, etc.).

- Configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.

- Proficiency in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).

Certifications (Preferred) :

- OpenStack Certified Administrator (COA).

- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).

- VMware Certified Professional (VCP).

- Kubernetes certifications like CKA or CKAD.

Soft Skills :

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent verbal and written communication.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Educational Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Equivalent experience may also be considered.

Preferred Experience :

- Deployment of VNFs/CNFs in production-grade environments.

- Hands-on experience with edge computing solutions.

- Previous work with telco operators or large-scale cloud providers.