SwiftStack Object Storage Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled SwiftStack Object Storage Engineer to lead the architecture, implementation, and ongoing support of SwiftStack-based object storage solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Swift architecture, ring building, cluster configuration, and performance tuning, with a deep understanding of 1space, metadata management, and S3 integration.Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement SwiftStack Object Storage architecture to meet performance, scalability, and durability requirements.
• Build and maintain the Swift ring; configure and deploy Swift services.
• Manage and configure Swift clusters, including adding nodes and deploying changes.
• Configure and manage 1space, including cross-cloud data mapping and synchronization.
• Perform cluster tuning and optimization to ensure high availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot complex SwiftStack-related issues, including networking, replication, and data consistency.
• Implement and manage Swift automation workflows for deployment and monitoring.
• Ensure encryption, data protection, and compliance policies are applied effectively.
• Fetch and interpret S3-specific data and metadata related to SwiftStack.
• Understand and apply SwiftStack metadata concepts and manage file access protocols.
• Support handling of large objects (LO) and dynamic large objects (DLO) for scalable data ingestion and retrieval.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in SwiftStack Object Storage.
• Strong understanding of Swift ring building, cluster deployment, and 1space configuration.
• Proficient in Swift automation, scripting, and monitoring tools.
• Experience with data encryption and data protection methodologies.
• Deep knowledge of S3 protocol, metadata mapping, and access control.
• Familiarity with large object storage techniques (LO/DLO) in Swift.
• Excellent troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.
• Experience in managing multi-node storage clusters.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multi-cloud/hybrid cloud storage deployments.
• Proficiency in Python, Shell scripting, or other automation languages.
• Knowledge of DevOps tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins) for infrastructure automation.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge cloud storage technology
• Collaborative and supportive team culture