Experience Required

7+ Years

Location

India

UnitedLayer is seeking a motivated software professional to join our dedicated engineering team responsible for the design and development of a SaaS modelled cloud management and orchestration product. You will join a highly collaborative team working in a fast paced, geographically diverse environment to make an impact on the continuously evolving and competitive cloud ecosystem.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior System Engineer with expertise in Linux cloud and managed services, including virtualization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supporting Linux servers, SAN storage, virtual machines, and cloud-based systems.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Install and configure Linux servers on physical and virtual machines.
  • Expand SAN storage, troubleshoot and resolve SAN level performance issues, interface issues, and VMware infrastructure.
  • Create and manage VMs, installation of VM tools, and custom virtual hardware provisioning as per guest OS.
  • Provision and maintain Linux servers in production and development environments.
  • Develop optimizations for system performance and future scalability.
  • Collaborate with other engineers, QAs/SDETs (software development engineer in test) and Software Developers to ensure smooth rollouts, continual operation, and fanatical support of quality software.
  • Create and implement consolidated, multi-year Infrastructure plans. The candidate must have a solid understanding of server deployment, configuration and troubleshooting common issues.
  • Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be detail-oriented.
  • Drive for results in a pragmatic and tactical manner that supports both the hardware and software development lifecycles.
  • Able to handle on-call duties and out-of-band requests.
  • Work as part of an engineering team to optimize the deployment and operability of in-house products.
  • Install, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters.
  • Develop Kubernetes-based solutions.
  • Improve Kubernetes infrastructure.
  • Work with other engineers to troubleshoot Kubernetes issues.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Technical, Engineering, Education, Mathematics, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Administration.
  • Desired skills for senior Linux systems engineer include Networking, ADFS, PowerShell, SCCM, SFTP, DNS, and Database technologies.
  • Good understanding of Linux core and network services like Upstart, Sendmail, Syslog, SSH, Apache, MySQL, Iptables etc and VMware virtualization.
  • Proficiency in day-to-day system administration tasks such as package management and deployment, troubleshooting system and hosted applications-related issues, and system/network performance parameter tuning.
  • Kubernetes administration experience, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • Kubernetes development experience.
  • Linux/Unix experience.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Education and Certificates

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Technical, Engineering, Education, Mathematics, Information Systems, Science, Administration, or Computer Engineering is often required.
  • Relevant certifications are an asset. Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or others.