Unix/Linux System Programmer

DTEL Engineering & Consultants Inc

United States

6 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) Software Applications Automation of Tests Bash Shell Code Review Communications Protocols Concurrent Computing Software Debugging Perl (Programming Language) Monitoring of Systems Inter-Process Communication Kerberos (Protocol)

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Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Unix/Linux System Programmer with strong expertise in C programming, Perl scripting, and Unix/Linux system and network programming. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and supporting low-level system applications, network services, and security-focused solutions in a complex enterprise environment., * Develop, maintain, and optimize system-level applications on Unix/Linux platforms using C.

Design and implement network programming solutions utilizing sockets, IPC, and other communication protocols.
Create and maintain automation scripts and system utilities using Perl.
Analyze and troubleshoot operating system, application, and network-related issues.
Implement secure coding practices and promote defensive programming methodologies.
Support authentication and authorization mechanisms, including Kerberos integration.
Monitor system performance and recommend tuning and optimization improvements.
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure platform stability and security.
Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities.
Experience with shell scripting (Bash/Korn Shell).
Exposure to multi-threaded and concurrent programming.
Knowledge of Linux security controls and identity management solutions.
Experience in enterprise, banking, or financial services environments.
Familiarity with source control tools such as Git.

Requirements

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems and system internals.
Proficiency in C programming with hands-on experience in system and network programming.
Strong experience with Perl scripting for automation and system administration tasks.
Good understanding of TCP/IP networking, sockets, and inter-process communication.
Knowledge of security concepts, secure coding standards, and defensive programming techniques.
Experience with Kerberos authentication and related security frameworks.
Familiarity with debugging, performance tuning, and system diagnostics tools.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.