OpenStack Developer

Overview Join to apply for the OpenStack Developer / Architect role at ELITS . ELITS Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Accelerate at Iver. Our parent company Iver has 1,700 employees today and is growing. We are looking for new employees who want to join our journey. As part of Accelerate at Iver, you are at the forefront of technology and work on digitization and transformation projects with market-leading customers. We are passionate about realizing digital opportunities in the cloud and closing the gap between aspiration and successful implementation. Communication is essential as we work closely with our customers. You will be part of a great team that responds to the customer with humility and pride in what we deliver. ELITS is now looking for an OpenStack Developer / Architect for our operations in Montreal, Quebec City, Gatineau, Trois-Rivières, Sherbrooke, Ottawa, Toronto, and Halifax. About this position: You’ll join ELITS Canada’s R&D organization, where agile, cross-functional teams drive innovation and take full ownership of their focus areas—whether it’s IaaS, PaaS, AI & Data, or Cloud Integration. We value trust, self-leadership, and close collaboration across our teams in Canada and Sweden. Expect an environment that celebrates experimentation, open communication, and continuous learning where your ideas make an impact. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain features in OpenStack core projects (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Glance, Trove, Ironic, Freezer, Keystone, Magnum, Heat, Octavia). Support architecture and platform decisions, ensuring alignment with our Cloud strategy. Participate in code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, testing, and deployment. Collaborate with squads and Platform Ops to ensure stable, production-ready OpenStack services. Contribute to upstream OpenStack projects, submitting patches, fixes, and documentation. Support migration, upgrades, and integration work between OpenStack and other platform components. Document solutions, processes, and architecture decisions for internal use. Requirements (Must have) Strong hands-on experience in Python development (3+ years preferred). Solid understanding of Linux systems and cloud infrastructure. Proven experience with OpenStack deployment, operation, or development. Knowledge of CI/CD, automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform), and containerization (e.g., Kubernetes). Willingness to contribute upstream and collaborate actively with the OpenStack community. Fluent communication skills in English (spoken and written). Good to have (Merit skills) Experience with OpenStack networking (Neutron/OVN), compute (Nova), storage (Cinder, Ceph), or database services (Trove). Familiarity with bare-metal provisioning (Ironic) or high-availability projects (Masakari). Prior participation in open-source projects or upstream contributions. Knowledge of cloud observability, telemetry, or security integration. Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field—or equivalent experience and training. Relevant OpenStack or cloud certifications are an asset. Qualities At ELITS Canada, success comes from curiosity, ownership, and collaboration. You bring energy, initiative, and an open mindset that helps ideas turn into results. Thrive in collaborative, cross-functional teams with clear and confident communication. Balance deep technical thinking with practical, solution-driven problem solving. Approach challenges with positivity, creativity, and accountability. Manage multiple priorities while staying organized and focused. Bring fresh ideas to improve products, processes, and teamwork. Take responsibility for outcomes and contribute to a culture of trust, learning, and continuous growth. Are you social, flexible, and structured, with a genuine passion for technology? If yes, apply today and join a team shaping the future of cloud innovation at ELITS Canada. This position is open to Canadian residents (valid work permit in Canada). ELITS - Accelerate at Iver Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr