The Red Hat Ansible Engineering team is seeking a collaborative and proactive Senior Software Engineer to join our globally distributed organization. In this role, you will contribute to the core of the Ansible Automation Platform, specifically the automation controller and awx open source project: a complex Django-based application serving as the platform’s central execution engine.

With the rapid shifts in the industry, we are embracing an AI-first development model. This means our team has access to the latest AI technologies as well as the freedom, encouragement and support to integrate them into our daily tasks. We are looking for an explorer: someone who is enthusiastic about the rapid pace of this field and eager to integrate new tools into their workflow. We value a strong software development mindset that focuses on the entire development lifecycle from planning to validation to delivery, as well as a collaborative approach. You will lead features and epics while helping to unblock teammates through pairing on critical items.

This is a hybrid role based out of our Brno or Waterford offices or in Ireland.

What you will do?

Lead the design, development, and implementation of software components, REST API endpoints, and features for the Ansible Automation Platform.
Proactively utilize and experiment with AI-assisted tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, and Gemini to accelerate development, enhance code quality, and support intelligent test design.
Explore and implement new ways of automating day-to-day operations, such as using MCP to bridge AI tools with internal systems, authoring new skills for common processes, and leveraging agents and agent teams to increase productivity and effectiveness.
Actively participate in a team-first environment, mentoring other engineers and engaging in positive, constructive code reviews.
Contribute to an end-to-end (E2E) test suite and manage container builds to ensure quality and security. Quality is a shared mission for the entire team, not just the responsibility of a subset of engineers.
Regularly engage in the team’s Agile processes, including planning, demos, and retrospectives, with continuous process improvement in mind. Proactively provide updates in the issue tracking tool, Jira, to maintain visibility on task progress and blockers.

What you will bring?

5+ years of relevant experience in Software Engineering, with a track record of delivering reliable enterprise-grade software.
Proficiency in Python and experience with Django and Django Rest Framework (DRF).
Strong experience working with Linux and a deep comfort with the command line; you are comfortable with a hands-on approach to authoring, running and debugging code.
Extensive experience with container management and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Docker/Podman.
Advanced knowledge of version control (Git) and CI/CD systems such as Jenkins, Tekton, or GitHub Actions.
Experience with Python testing frameworks like pytest for unit and integration testing.
A customer-centric mindset, driven by a desire to solve problems for our customers, both through direct interaction and the thoughtful design of our software solutions.
A growth mindset and an appetite for continuous learning
A proven ability to work effectively across globally distributed teams, with a focus on mentorship and a desire to be mentored in return.

The following is considered a plus

Experience with modern web technologies like TypeScript and React, which helps in designing backend services that empathize with UX needs.
Experience building APIs with frameworks like FastAPI and managing complex, long-running processes using tools like Celery and Temporal.
Practical cloud-native development or administration experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure.
A history of contributing to open-source projects or engaging with upstream communities.
Familiarity with the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform or experience using Ansible for infrastructure automation.

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Senior Software Engineer - Red Hat Ansible Engineering (Brno Office, Czech Republic or Waterford Office, Ireland)

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