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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Creative Systems Developer - **Company:** Aquent - **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Databases, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Layer, PostgreSQL, Networking Basics, Network Attached Storage (Server Appliance), Server Administration, Shell Script, SQL Databases, TCP/IP, Visual Effects, Virtualization Technology, Git, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Api Design, Terraform - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2935124024-2 ## About the Role * 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, DevOps, or systems administration-ideally with exposure to media, design, or creative production environments. * Experience with high-performance network-attached storage solutions and robust data backup strategies. * Experience utilizing AI-assisted development tools to accelerate engineering tasks, develop automation, and optimize internal workflows. * Strong proficiency in Python for building APIs, automation scripts, and tooling, alongside solid Linux shell scripting and production server administration. * Hands-on experience deploying and managing applications on container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes) and cloud infrastructure (e.g., major cloud providers). * Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP) and troubleshooting system performance across application, system, and network layers. * Experience with Git version control, CI/CD workflows, Terraform, and configuration management tools. * Exceptional communication skills with the ability to act as a technical translator -gracefully moving between troubleshooting with non-technical designers and collaborating with deeply technical network engineers. Stand Out With These Bonus Skills * Understanding of creative production workflows, pipelines (VFX, motion graphics), and industry-standard creative tools. * Familiarity with virtualization environments and database systems (SQL/Postgres). * Experience with system monitoring and observability platforms. * A strong design sensibility with an appreciation for layout, visual consistency, and accessibility best practices when building internal tools and interfaces. Education & Experience * BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field-or equivalent practical experience. ## Description * Maintain and monitor physical and cloud-based high-performance storage systems around the world, ensuring strict redundancy and backups of data, core systems, and services. * Build and maintain automation tooling in Python and shell scripting to streamline infrastructure operations and creative workflows. * Deploy, manage, and scale internal services on top of managed container orchestration clusters. * Maintain software license servers, assist with end-user software installation/configuration, and write comprehensive documentation for APIs, tools, and operational procedures. * Drive systems engineering projects to completion by working closely with technical business partners and participating in architectural roadmap discussions. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Fingerboard to Keyboard: Transposing One Profession to Another](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/868-fingerboard-to-keyboard-transposing-one-profession-to-another) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)