Job description
About VEXXHOST
VEXXHOST is a leading provider of cloud infrastructure solutions, offering four core services: OpenStack, Kubernetes, Zuul, and MigrateKit. We're committed to delivering high-performance, reliable, and secure cloud services to businesses worldwide. Our team is passionate about open-source technology and building cutting-edge infrastructure solutions.
Position Overview
We are looking for an OpenStack Engineer to help design, deploy, operate, and support large-scale cloud environments for our global clients. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with OpenStack, a solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, and a passion for building highly available and scalable systems. You will work closely with both internal teams and clients to deliver reliable cloud services and resolve technical challenges. This role is key to ensuring the stability, performance, and growth of our OpenStack based platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, configure, and maintain OpenStack environments for production use
Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure to ensure performance, reliability, and capacity
Troubleshoot issues across OpenStack services such as Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Glance, Keystone, and others
Perform upgrades, expansions, and lifecycle management tasks
Work directly with clients to diagnose and resolve technical issues
Collaborate with internal engineering teams to integrate OpenStack with our other platforms and tools
Automate operational processes to improve efficiency and consistency
Create and maintain documentation for processes, configurations, and best practices
Participate in on-call rotations to support critical systems
Assist in preparing and reviewing architecture designs for new deployments
Required Qualifications
Strong hands-on experience with OpenStack in production environments
Solid understanding of compute, networking, storage, and identity services within OpenStack
Proficiency with Linux systems administration and networking fundamentals
Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as KVM
Experience with tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar automation frameworks
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack
Scripting experience with Python, Go, or similar languages
Ability to troubleshoot performance issues and conduct root cause analysis
Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with clients
Preferred Qualifications
Experience contributing to OpenStack or other open-source projects
Familiarity with Ceph or other distributed storage technologies
Knowledge of Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms
Background in large-scale cloud infrastructure environments
What We Offer
Remote-first work environment
Professional development opportunities and conference attendance
Access to cutting-edge technology and infrastructure
Collaborative and inclusive team culture
Opportunity to work with open-source technologies
Be part of the foundation of a growing company
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: Australia, Canada, Germany, India, United Kingdom, United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC-4, UTC-3.5, UTC+0, UTC+1, UTC+5.5, UTC+8, UTC+8.75, UTC+9, UTC+9.5, UTC+10, UTC+10.5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.