Linux and HTTP Virtualisation Software Developer

Posted 7 days 12 hours ago by Jas Gujral

Permanent
Not Specified
I.T. & Communications Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Overview

Linux and HTTP Virtualisation Software Developer

Our Client is looking to recruit a candidate with experience of developing software for the virtual support market.

It is essential that you can demonstrate skills and experience in the following areas:

  • Linux (Ubuntu and CentOS, management & maintenance etc.)
  • Knowledge of Configuration Management Automation tools like Chef (also valid Puppet, Saltstack, Ansible)
  • Understanding of API documentation, implementation and supporting customers using these
  • Expert knowledge of HTTP (including RESTful services)
  • Best practice understanding of Hardware, Virtualization, Clustering, High Availability, Disaster Recovery and Security
  • Basic IP networking skills

It is also desirable for you to be experienced in or familiar with the following (these will become part of the day to day role):

  • Virtualisation with KVM / QEMU
  • Scripting skills (Powershell, Python, Bash, Ruby, Perl, etc.)
  • LAMP (or components of - Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
  • OpenStack (or similar cloud software platform)
  • VMware ESXi Hypervisor
  • Data Modelling tools (XML, NETCONF, YANG, JSON)

Must have the ability to break down larger projects into smaller components, and to be able to work independently.

Personal Qualities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Presentable, good team player, but also able to work effectively alone for periods of time.
  • Highly motivated and self-sufficient.
  • Happy to travel and work away from home from time to time if specific projects require.
  • Preferably drives with own transport.
  • Aptitude for and enjoyment of problem solving.
  • Good time management, and the ability to accurately estimate time required to complete outstanding tasks.

The position is based at home with occasional travel to the company offices and/or to client sites for support or meetings.

Degree-level educated in Computer Science or similar subject.

Please respond with CV to

in MS Word format, along with your salary expectations.