Senior SDN Network Engineer

HAYS POLAND Sp. z o.o.

Data publikacji: 16.06.2026 Oferta wygasa: 14.09.2026

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Senior SDN Network Engineer

lokalizacja: Polska

numer referencyjny: 1200104/praktykipl


Hays IT Contracting is a cooperation based on B2B rules. We connect IT specialists with the most interesting technological projects on the market. For our client, a leading international financial services provider specializing in investment fund administration and asset management solutions, we are currently looking for Candidates for the position of Senior SDN Network Engineer


Work mode: Remote
Compensation: 135 - 150 PLN/h net (+ VAT) (depending on your seniority level)
Contract type: B2B Start Date: ASAP (Target: July 1, 2026) 
Project: Initial contract until October 1, 2026, with a high possibility of extension
Language: B2/C1


Project and Role Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for building, designing, and automating advanced software-defined networking layers for modern cloud infrastructure. The project focuses heavily on OpenStack development (Cinder/Nova/Neutron), Open vSwitch/OVN networking, and building infrastructure APIs using Golang. It’s a perfect opportunity for engineers who want to work on large-scale infrastructure and actively contribute to the global open-source community.


Responsibilities:

  • Design and operate the software-defined networking layer for cloud infrastructure.
  • Contribute to open-source projects, including Open vSwitch, OVN, OpenStack Neutron, and Linux Kernel.
  • Design and develop networking APIs and cloud network platform products.
  • Implement comprehensive observability, including metrics, distributed tracing, and structured logging for network services.
  • Build automation for network operations and day-to-day operational workflows.
  • Lead root cause analysis on complex network incidents and implement effective fixes.

Key Requirements:

  • Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in a similar engineering role.
  • Production experience with Open vSwitch (OVS) and OVN.
  • Solid knowledge of cloud networking concepts: VPC, NAT, VPN, BGP, VXLAN, load balancing, DNS.
  • Deep understanding of the Linux networking stack (namespaces, iptables, tc, kernel subsystems).
  • Experience in integrating SDN solutions with OpenStack Neutron.
  • Strong programming/scripting skills in C/C++, Go, Python, or Bash (Golang is highly valued for API building).
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes networking and CNI plugins (e.g., Calico).
  • Good command of English (min. B2).

Nice to have:

  • Experience with DPDK.
  • Familiarity with using AI tools to optimize your day-to-day development workflow.

What We Offer:

  • A quick recruitment process.
  • Standard benefits including preferential rates for LuxMed, Multisport, and life insurance packages
  • The chance for long-term cooperation on projects for top players in numerous sectors
  • Opportunities for future assignments with other leading clients through Hays

What will the recruitment process look like:

  • Your CV will be verified by Hays Recruiter. 
  • Recruiter will contact you by phone – a 15-minute conversation about the project and your experience. 
  • Technical screening – an introductory alignment meeting.
  • Meeting with the client – 1 or 2 interviews with the end client's technical team.
  • Offer.
  • Welcome to the project!



Hays Poland sp. z o.o. is an employment agency registered in a registry kept by Marshal of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship under the number 361.

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Hays Poland sp. z o.o. jest agencją zatrudnienia nr 361