Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for enhancements and new products. The role would cater to develop software and tools in support of design, infrastructure and technology platforms, including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, cloud-based and Internet-related tools. The SSE will determine hardware compatibility and/or influence hardware design.

What will you do:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications and services using Java and modern frameworks

• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices supporting Red Hat’s enterprise platforms

• Collaborate with engineers, QA, architects, and analysts to translate business needs into scalable and maintainable solutions

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development and production environments

• Support CI/CD pipelines and contribute to automation, observability, and performance tuning

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and continuously improve delivery practices

• Help maintain production stability through on-call rotation and proactive monitoring

• Follow Red Hat’s privacy, security, and compliance standards across all development efforts

What will you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

• 4–7 years of experience in backend or full-stack software development

• Proficiency in Java, with hands-on experience using Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security (OAuth 2.0/SSO), and Hibernate

• Experience developing and consuming RESTful web services

• Working knowledge of databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle, and SQL

• Familiarity with Node.js and at least one frontend technology: Angular, React, or TypeScript

• Solid understanding of Linux environments, cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices

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.

Inclusion at Red Hat
Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)
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