Senior Software Programmers

Job description About the Job We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the modernization of our core operating system build and delivery infrastructure. This role focuses on the strategic migration of mission-critical legacy product pipelines to a unified, next-generation engineering platform. As a senior leader in this space, your expertise in re-architecting complex delivery pipelines will be instrumental in enhancing engineering efficiency, security, and velocity across our Sustaining Engineering organization. What You Will Do Engage with and develop a foundational understanding of continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) principles Collaborate on the design and implementation of migrating critical legacy product pipelines to our next-generation build and release platform. Ensure the reliability of the build process, supporting the transition of long-term products while maintaining steady release cadences and high quality standards. Help define and standardize complex, siloed build requirements into unified, maintainable, and scalable engineering workflows. Promote the adoption of modern build practices, including automated testing, secure artifact generation, and pipeline-as-code principles across the Sustaining Engineering organization. Provide technical guidance to the team, setting high standards for code quality, documentation, and architectural rigor during the modernization process. What You Will Bring Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines Successfully modernized legacy build systems, replacing monolithic or fragmented architectures with modern, container-native infrastructure. Experience working in mission-critical engineering environments where system availability, release integrity, and secure software supply chains are paramount. Experience with Python and bash programming. Experience with Git Experience with container based technologies (Docker, podman, Kubernetes/OpenShift) Good knowledge of Linux, especially Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or Fedora Good Understanding of Experience with Tekton and/or Konflux Experience with Linux RPM build and packaging is a plus Experience with koji or copr build systems is a plus The salary range for this position is $118,600.00 - $195,680.00. Pay Transparency Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. 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. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact. Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
• Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
• Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

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