Linux and HTTP Virtualisation Software Developer

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.

• 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.