You will work with enterprise customers and Red Hat consulting teams to implement, modernize, and deliver cloud-native applications using modern development frameworks, microservices, APIs, container technologies, and Kubernetes/OpenShift. A key part of the role will be developing Generative and Predictive AI solutions for real business use cases. This includes applications using AI agents, and LLMs running on-premises or accessed through cloud services. You will work closely with Senior Consultants, Architects, and customer technical teams throughout delivery. CI/CD, GitOps, and modern DevSecOps practices will support how you build, test, and deploy reliable and maintainable solutions.

What you will do

- Develop and modernize Java applications using microservices, APIs, containers, and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
- Support applications modernization and evolvement to cloud-native architectures.
- Develop Generative AI applications using LLMs, vector databases, AI agents, and tool calling.
- Implement CI/CD and GitOps workflows to automate application delivery and manage deployments.
- Help customers secure their software supply chain through Red Hat Lightwell program by identifying vulnerable open-source dependencies and integrating security remediations.
- Apply observability, secure development, and DevSecOps practices throughout the software lifecycle.
- Integrate on-premises models and cloud AI services into enterprise applications.
- Collaborate with Senior Consultants, Architects, and customer technical teams.
- Be available, when required, to work onsite with customers in Italy and across EMEA.

What you will bring

- 5+ years of professional IT experience, with a strong hands-on background in software development.
- Strong Java development skills and experience with modern application frameworks.
- Consolidated and proven experience developing cloud-native and containerized applications
- Working experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift or similar container orchestration platforms.




- Hands-on experience developing and applying Generative and Predictive AI solutions in a business context.
- Practical experience with Git, CI/CD, and GitOps workflows.
- Solid background in software engineering fundamentals, design patterns, testing, and maintainable code.
- Familiarity with Python and common libraries and frameworks (I.E. PyTorch, NumPy, and pandas)
- Understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
- Experience with AI-assisted software development tools and the ability to review their output for quality and security.
- Practical knowledge of microservices, REST APIs, and distributed applications.
- Good problem-solving, collaboration, and customer-facing skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in Italian and English.

Soft skills and customer-facing expectations

- You will work directly with customer technical teams and consulting colleagues.
- You should be comfortable discussing requirements and technical options, taking ownership of assigned activities, and learning new technologies.
- You should be able to connect technical work to business needs and use customer feedback to improve solutions.
- You will apply sound engineering practices to ensure that applications, AI capabilities, and AI-assisted code meet quality, testing, security, and maintainability standards.

Considered a plus

- Experience with Red Hat OpenShift, JBoss EAP and Red Hat Application Services.
- Academic knowledge of the data science and deep learning foundations behind neural networks and Generative AI, including transformer architectures and modern LLMs.
- Understanding of software supply chain security, including dependency checks, artifact signing, and generating and maintaining Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs).
- Familiarity with developing and maintaining Ansible Playbooks in a professional environment.
- Development experience with Go, JavaScript or other programming languages alongside Java.
- Red Hat, Kubernetes, Java, cloud, or AI-related certifications.

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this position is €36,670.00 - €58,730.00

📌 Associate Cloud Consultant (Italia)
🏢 Red Hat
📍 Italia