Job Description :
Job Title : Systems Engineer – Automation, Configuration & Operational Analytics
Location : Denver, CO
Duration : 6+Months Contract to hire
This role requires a combination of automation, configuration management and analytics skills combined to drive efficiency of a high-volume, highly-available suite of applications.
Minimum Requirements:
3 -5 yrs Application Development work experience
2 -5 yrs Configuration Management work experience
2 -5 yrs System Administration work experience
3 -5 yrs Database support and development work experience
3 -5 yrs Enterprise Application Integration work experience
Other Skills/Experience Needed:
Experienced in process review and design
Proficient in Linux / Unix environments
Skilled in one or more configuration management platforms (Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Salt)
Exposed to operational analytic or service assurance platforms (Moog, BigPanda, CA Spectrum, IBM Netcool/OMNIbus)
Proficient in use of XML and SOAP
Knowledgeable of REST architecture
Able to select technological solutions based on problem statements
Proficient in a scripting language such as Python, Perl or shell
Exposed to NoSQL data warehousing concepts
Ability to read, write and speak the English language to communicate with employees, customers, suppliers, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straight-forward, and professional manner
Advanced ability to conduct design sessions to specify solution designs for feasibility, cost, and functionality
Advanced ability to create detailed documentation to functionally understand new and existing applications
Advanced ability to follow and implement established change and control policies and procedures
Advanced ability to troubleshoot application problems
In-depth knowledge of development tools, application frameworks, and testing tools.
Basic knowledge of OSS applications and software
In-depth knowledge of choosing the appropriate lifecycle and the planning, monitoring and control of the systems engineering process
Strong ability to transform an operational need into a description of system parameters and incorporate those parameters in the control of the total system development to achieve an optimum, cost-effective balance of all system elements
Excellent communication skills
Enjoy working on loosely defined problems
Education:
Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience