SDN Engineering Expertise with OVS/OVN

Python, Linux, Amazon Web Services, Ubuntu, Network Administration, Local Job, Kubernetes, Cloud Networking, Automation, Bash, VPN · I am looking for an SDN Network Engineer to help develop, maintain, and optimise the cloud networking stack for a large‑scale, sovereign cloud platform. You’ll work across Linux networking, automation, and open‑source SDN components to ensure a secure, scalable, and highly available environment. Key requirements: • Production experience with OVS / OVN • Strong cloud networking skills: VPC, NAT, VPN, BGP, VXLAN, LB, DNS • Solid understanding of Linux networking (namespaces, iptables, tc, kernel) • Experience with OpenStack Neutron • Programming in C/C++, Go, Python, or Bash • Familiarity with Kubernetes networking & CNI (e.g., Calico) • DPDK experience is a plus • Good command of English Nice to have: Experienced in using AI tools in day-to-day workflow Main responsibilities: Design and operate the software-defined networking layer for cloud infrastructure. Contribute to open-source projects: Open vSwitch, OVN, OpenStack Neutron, Linux Kernel. Design and develop networking APIs and cloud network platform products. Implement observability: metrics, distributed tracing, structured logging for network services. Build automation for network operations and operat