SRE with Python skills for GoDaddy

At GoDaddy we are building hypervisor environment based on OpenStack and we are expanding our global team with additional hires in Lviv.

GoDaddy seeks a good  SRE with Python background to grow with us.

You can be a part of international team and your opinion will matter.

 

Skills, Qualifications and Personal Qualities Required:

· Python experience

· Experience with Linux system administration
· Experience with virtualisation solutions (KVM /OpenStack(Nova, Neutron)
· Experience with config management (Puppet)
· Good English

Nice to Have: 
 

·  Basic Ceph knowldge

 

As an SRE, you will need to:

• Monitor infrastructure and fix issues
• Make adjustments to the existing infrastructure
• Manage Puppet (this is the main responsibility and it’s quite extensive)
• Migrate VMs from old platforms (based on KVM) to the new one (OpenStack) – so knowledge of both is required
• Do scripting at a level sufficient to automate tasks and understand existing scripts
• Deploy and configure new hardware (most of the process is automated)
• Resolve networking issues – problems arise from time to time
• Investigate root causes of issues on hypervisors
• Work with datacenter teams to replace and troubleshoot faulty hardware

Regarding Python:

• Mostly scripting – we have dedicated Python developers who handle most of the development work.

Q&A

Does the job come with a probation period?

Yes, there is a 3-month probation period.

What is the expected work schedule?

Full-time, flexible. You can work remotely or choose a hybrid mode (on-site in the Lviv office + remote).

Social Package & Benefits:

• Full medical insurance
• MacBook & accessories
• English lessons
• Accountant assistance
• Minimal bureaucracy and formalities — focus on synergy and effective communication
• 20 vacation days
• 7 unconfirmed sick days

Hiring process:

1. Screening call with Recruiter (soft skills interview) ~ 20 min
2. Technical interview with the Local Tech Expert + CEO of LvivIT! ~ 60 min
3. Final interview with Manager from GoDaddy + CEO of LvivIT! ~ 60 min