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

• Start date: ASAP

• Duration: until 31.10.2026, with the possibility of extension for an additional 6-12 months

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.