Job Description :
System Engineer,
Kansas City, MO
6+ Months Contract
Phone + Skype
Description:
KNOWLEDGE:
Configuration management (Puppet, Chef, Ansible, etc
Continuous integration/delivery tools (Jenkins or Octopus)
Automation/scripting in a DevOps like role (PowerShell, Ruby, YAML, etc
Application and Infrastructure monitoring (New Relic), System logging (Splunk), API testing (Postman and RunScope
Technical production support (2nd level) of end-user system issues
Querying back-end databases using SQL languages (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle 10g/11g)
iTunes, Apple App Store and Google Play deployments
Microsoft Azure Cloud Services and deployments
Architecture and functionality of Web content management systems
Architecture and functionality of Web systems
Administering and troubleshooting Windows Server and IIS and hosted applications
Patch management
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong interpersonal skills. Must be influential but able work effectively in a project team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Must be able to communicate complex technical issues to all stakeholders, including those who do not have a technical background
Analytical/Problem Solving:Intellectual capacity and ability to gather, sort and analyze data and then develop logical conclusions; critical thinking skills; familiar with problem solving tools/techniques and able to communicate options, conclusions, and recommendations to both the business and the technology teams.
Presentation, communication and diplomacy skills at all levels of the organization – C-level officers down to individual contributors.
Technical Leadership – Provide technical leadership, mentorship and guidance in all of the above to others.