About the Job
The Red Hat Product Engineering team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Secure Flow Build Team in Bangalore, India
As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the Build part of Red Hat’s product delivery pipeline (named Konflux) and become part of a global team that works on enabling native build capabilities for Java based applications.
We are looking for a versatile DevOps & Platform Engineer. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between development and operations, focusing on streamlining our delivery pipelines and ensuring high reliability. You will be responsible for development of containerized workloads within our CI/CD system (called Konflux) and collaborating with product teams to ensure the workloads support Java based products delivery.
Whether your background is rooted in Systems Administration or Software Engineering, we value a strong foundation in modern automation practices and a "continuous improvement" mindset.
What will you do
Develop, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines, automating mainly the build part of the pipeline.
Collaborate with others: Work with Red Hat Portfolio and Delivery engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and resolve build issues.
Maintain infrastructure: Manage configuration and build systems for consistency and efficiency.
Monitor and troubleshoot: Monitor build processes and their performance, troubleshooting build issues.
Document processes: Create and maintain build process documentation, release notes, and technical guides.
Improve processes: Continuously enhance build processes, implement best practices, and stay current with industry trends and technologies.
Stay informed of changes in Konflux, cloud technologies, and software supply chain best practices.
Utilize internal tools (Jira, Slack, etc.) for task management and collaboration.
Ensure the security and integrity of the software supply chain.
What will you bring
5+ years experience using Linux to develop and deploy applications.
5+ years experience managing production workloads using containers and Kubernetes.
Ability to use Git and a git-based source code manager (GitHub, GitLab, Atlassian BitBucket, etc.)
Solid understanding of cloud computing and technologies (e.g., OpenShift, Kubernetes, Tekton).
Strong grasp of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD principles, and automated monitoring/alerting.
A strong foundation in at least one widely-used programming language (Python, Go, or Java preferred). You should be comfortable writing clean, maintainable code for automation and tooling. We also expect active participation in code reviews for your peers, as well as the ability to quickly navigate and understand an existing codebase.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Java Ecosystem: Experience building, packaging, and delivering Java applications with Maven or Gradle is a significant advantage.
Experience working with modern AI software development tools like Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or Qodo
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Skills Required
- 5+ years experience using Linux to develop and deploy applications.
- 5+ years experience managing production workloads using containers and Kubernetes.
- Experience using Git and git-based source code managers (GitHub, GitLab, Atlassian BitBucket).
- Solid understanding of cloud computing and technologies (e.g., OpenShift, Kubernetes, Tekton).
- Strong grasp of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD principles, and automated monitoring/alerting.
- Strong foundation in at least one widely-used programming language (Python, Go, or Java).
- Experience developing containerized workloads and automation tooling within CI/CD systems.
- Experience building, packaging, and delivering Java applications with Maven or Gradle.
- Experience with modern AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Qodo).
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision along with life and disability coverage. Access to HSA/FSA options and broadly positive reception of health benefits support the view that healthcare is a core strength.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as generous, with substantial PTO for new hires plus additional recharge days and an end-of-year shutdown for many non-critical roles. Paid volunteer time, holidays, sick days, and supportive expectations around taking time off reinforce the breadth of leave benefits.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — The rewards package includes performance bonuses and a recurring quarterly bonus program tied to company and individual performance. Availability of ESPP participation further adds to incentive pathways beyond base pay.
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