Software Systems Engineer

Job Description

This is a key role in a new area for the business delivering IT solutions and will be responsible for streamlining the test, delivery, and support of these software systems. This includes the implementation of automated build script, perform test, and remote installation on customer Linux platforms. It will include creating and optimizing processes to support the delivery and quality of the delivered solutions. The candidate must have experience in writing of Linux shell and basic Python scripts and be capable of problem-solving IT systems. They will help to deliver complex IT solutions, as well as the analysis and diagnosis of problems, providing recommendations and implementing corrective solutions as required. 

Main Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for software delivery process & systems 
• Developing scripts for automating and testing complex IT environments
• Systems integration testing and systems performance testing
• Preparing AWS Virtual Machines for new customers
• Customer system configuration • Simplify software release process
• Creating automated software installation process
• Creating appropriate documentation for both internal and external use Private & Confidential
• Troubleshooting application and system issues and logs analysis
• Identifying and install appropriate system tools to provide monitoring and backup of systems and services
• Finding suitable solutions to reduce costs.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science 
• A “Can-do” attitude - results-driven individual with determination to deliver whilst maintaining professional and technical standards.
• An organiser with focus on processes and software quality assurance
• Self-motivated to take ownership of issues and tasks
• Knowledge of a one or more scripting languages (Shell script, Python, etc.)
• Experienced of tools such as GIT, JIRA, Confluence, etc
• Experienced in both Linux and Windows based systems
• Ability to work well in pressurised situations, resolving incidents inside SLA requirements.
• Experience of AWS environments including set up and maintenance
• Experienced in network communications, routing protocols.
• The ability to adapt to fit the demands of the business. It will be considered an advantage
• Linux professional certifications
• CISCO certifications
• Expert on cybersecurity standards and security policies
• Experienced on ELK / Kibana System monitoring/Grafana
• Experienced on Docker
• Experienced on SELinux
• Experienced on RedHat/CentOS