OpenStack Cloud Engineer

Activeverified Jun 21, 2026

Job description

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 means project-based contracts, part-time or full-time options, and remote work.

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.