Software Systems Engineer

National Physical Laboratory
Twickenham, United Kingdom
11 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Part-time / full-time
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 182K

Job location

Twickenham, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Systems Engineering
Automation of Tests
Azure
Bash
Cloud Computing
Computer Security
Databases
Continuous Integration
VMware ESX Servers
Hyper-V
Python
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Openshift
Powershell
Scrum
Role-Based Access Control
Ansible
Server Administration
Software Systems
Systems Integration
Virtualization Technology
vSphere
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Google Cloud Platform
System Availability
Containerization
Gitlab-ci
Tanzu
Kubernetes
Information Technology
Performance Monitor
Operational Systems
Terraform
Jenkins

Job description

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Requirements

Overview 2 Submittals Per SupplierMust List on CV the years of experience and last use of the below - if not present on resume will be rejected as missing information.Job Title: Senior Software Systems EngineerMAX Supplier Bill Rate: ***Primary location of assignment: 600 CANAL STREET Richmond, VA 23219How many contractors are you needing? 1What is the preferred candidate location (local, non-local, remote?) and is there flexibility? Local Candidates OnlyAre any certification required: NoAre there any specific companies/industries you'd like to see in the candidate's experience? Preference for candidates with experience in the utility industry or other regulated industryPreferred Interview Process Overview (High level): Teams - Camer On

Top Required Skills Proven expertise in managing and operating Kubernetes platforms, especially Red Hat OpenShift environments. Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG)Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture, components, and ecosystem, including hands-on experience with kubectl, Helm, and other Kubernetes tools.Experience with CI/CD tools and practices, including Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.Experience with supporting other virtualization platforms (VMWare vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, etc.)Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach to troubleshooting and issue resolution.

Preferred Qualifications Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification.Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration.Familiarity with security best practices for containerized applications and Kubernetes environments, including RBAC and network policies.Experience with database management systems (DBMS) in a Kubernetes context, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, ArangoDB, or MongoDB.Experience in agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud architectures.Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Soft Skill Requirements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teamsExcellent problem-solving skills

High Level Project Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Systems Engineer who specializes in Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP). The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our container orchestration platforms, ensuring their optimal performance, scalability, and reliability in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The candidate will also be a member of a larger VM administration and server administration team and will assist with managing and troubleshooting infrastructure issues related to server OS and virtualization platforms.

Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform environments.Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and secure deployment practices.Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize the platform for high availability and resilience.Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring of containerized applications.Develop and enforce policies and procedures for maintaining platform security, compliance, and best practices.Provide guidance and training to other engineers on container orchestration platforms and related technologies and develop related documentation.Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to Kubernetes, containerization, and cloud-native architectures.Provide supplemental VMware vSphere support: deployment and configuration of ESXi hosts, storage and performance monitoring, and performing security updates.Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation and respond to issues with VM infrastructure and server OS tickets.

Required Years of Experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in software systems engineering, with a focus on container orchestration platforms.

Education Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency (required)

Are there any specific companies/industries you'd like to see in the candidate's experience? Preference for candidates with experience in the utility industry or other regulated industry

About the company

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