The Red Hat Container Tools team is looking for a Junior or Software Engineer to join our global presence to develop container technologies to support internal and external customers. A candidate should expect to write code, review pull requests, fix bugs, update docs, and work in multiple technical areas like Podman, Buildah, Skopeo, and/or other container-related technologies.

Candidates should be comfortable with working within cross-functional teams to execute development plans and to work in a fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity to work on emerging technologies and possibly create new ones.

What you will do

Participate on a scrum team.
Track tasks and complete them on a given timeline.
Give demos to your peers on work you’ve completed each sprint.
Design technical solutions to abstract problems.
Ensure test plans for the code you create exist and that documentation is correct.
Design automated test plans.
Respond quickly to security threats.
Thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

What you will bring

Working knowledge of Linux.
Experience in programming, Go language is preference, Python and Rust are welcome
Solid written and verbal English communication skills.
Comfortable using AI SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) frameworks
Experience with Jira and Git-based workflows (GitHub or GitLab).
Basic familiarity with OCI containers, Docker, or Kubernetes is needed
Understanding of how Open Source and Free Software communities work is a plus

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s 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. We're 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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Junior or Software Engineer - Container Tools (Brno Office, Czech Republic)