
OpenStack Cloud Engineer
Our Take
Build and optimize a sovereign cloud platform for large-scale operations.
What you’ll do
- Develop OpenStack Cinder block storage
- Develop OpenStack Nova compute services
- Build automation workflows (Python/Go)
- Operate Linux cloud infrastructure
- Contribute to OpenStack upstream
- Participate in code reviews
What they’re looking for
- OpenStack (Cinder, Nova) production experience
- Python and/or Go programming skills
- Linux systems administration
- Kubernetes production experience
- CI/CD pipelines familiarity
- English proficiency
Skills & Focus Areas
- OpenStack
- Python
- Go
- Linux
- Kubernetes
- CI/CD
As posted by Spyrosoft
We’re looking for an OpenStack Cloud Engineer to help build, operate, and optimise the core services of a large‑scale, sovereign cloud platform. You’ll work across Linux systems, cloud infrastructure, automation, and open‑source components to ensure a secure, scalable, and highly available environment.
Freelance cooperation
Start date: ASAP/01.07.2026
Duration: until 31.10.2026, with the possibility of extension for an additional 6-12 months
Requirements:
Hands‑on production experience with OpenStack (especially Cinder and Nova)
Strong programming skills in Python and/or Go
Deep knowledge of Linux systems administration and cloud infrastructure
Experience running Kubernetes in production
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, build management, and release processes
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
OpenStack upstream contribution experience is a plus
Good command of English (German is a plus)
Nice to have:
Experienced in using AI tools in day-to-day workflow
Main responsibilities:
Develop and maintain OpenStack Cinder block storage services.
Develop and maintain OpenStack Nova compute services.
Build and maintain automation workflows using Python and/or Go.
Operate and administer Linux-based cloud infrastructure.
Contribute patches and improvements to OpenStack upstream projects.
Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing within the team.