Description:

Rackspace is hiring for a Software Engineer IV to design and create a database from the ground up.
This role involves supporting high complexity customers and internal teams on an as-needed basis.
The engineer will collaborate with other teams on tools for systems automation and development.
The position requires working in conjunction with multiple teams to ensure that Rackspace infrastructure and customer applications work harmoniously together.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 6+ years of software engineering experience on mission-critical, enterprise-level systems.
A minimum of 6+ years of Linux systems experience is required, ideally with Ubuntu, SUSE, and CentOS, managing large scale complex applications.
Applicants should have 6+ years of professional experience in Python to automate infrastructure workflow.
Demonstrated Linux/Systems experience in a hybrid (cloud, on-prem) environment is necessary.
Experience with Ansible, Salt, or similar configuration management tools to manage infrastructure as code is required.
Candidates must have experience working with cloud environments, primarily AWS.
Experience using Infrastructure-As-Code to build large scale environments is essential.
An understanding of software development methodologies and practices, including agile development, continuous integration, and continuous delivery is required.
Experience in monitoring technologies like Sensu, Nagios, Icinga, Grafana, and Prometheus is necessary.
Candidates should have an understanding of Kubernetes, container lifecycle, and troubleshooting.
Hands-on knowledge of high-availability approaches such as load balancing, failover, clustering, and disaster recovery is preferred.
Container management/orchestration experience is preferred.
Experience using LXD system containers is preferred.

Rackspace offers a competitive salary with anticipated starting pay ranges based on location, including variable compensation in the form of bonuses or commissions based on performance.
The company is recognized as a best place to work by Fortune, Forbes, and Glassdoor, indicating a positive work environment.
Rackspace is committed to equal employment opportunity and offers accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special needs.