Description
Our client is currently looking for a Service Software Engineer to join the existing team and help maintain and improve the current internet services and operations infrastructure.Tasks:
Design and develop robust internet service solutions using the best technologies available for the task in hand. Maintain and evolve the existing software services, creating new features, improving robustness, and reducing ongoing maintenance where appropriate. Support and maintain the internet service infrastructure (Linux and Windows platforms, PostgreSQL & MS SQL databases), including the servers, the operating systems and associated software, ensuring high availability. Keep up-to-date with regards to web security, and system updates to ensure the continued, secure operation of the service platforms.
Requirements:
To be successful as one of our services software engineer, you will require (or be able to acquire) the following: University degree in computer science or related discipline. The ability to participate in the complete software development lifecycle from requirements analysis, algorithmic design, infrastructure design, software design & implementation, testing and then final infrastructure setup, hosting and deployment using a careful, structured and process oriented approach. Knowledge of networking, ranging from the high level SOAP type protocols to the low level raw UDP & TCP/IP socket programming. Familiarity with the following programming languages and tools: C and C++ C#, ASP .NET, ADO .NET, .NET Framework and WCF Scripting languages such as Python or Perl (used for testing and monitoring) Linux and development tools (e.g. Eclipse, make, gcc, standard libraries) Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 onwards Microsoft IIS 6 onwards Understanding of platform and infrastructure (Linux and Windows) support and evolution - from servers, firewalls, backup systems through to remote global GNSS data collection units - in order to keep the web services operating reliably and continuously. Experience in (or a willingness to become involved with) database design, development, and ongoing database administration, backup and maintenance using either: PostgreSQL (8.3 onwards) on Linux. Microsoft SQL Server (2005 onwards) Good team working skills, able to contribute and to work with colleagues and suppliers both local and overseas. Good verbal and written communication skills in English
Knowledge in the following areas is a plus:
Use of Configuration Management Systems such as Rational Synergy, Subversion or Rational ClearCase GPS/GNSS GSM Postgis (within PostgreSQL) and Geospatial Databases, in particular using Open Street Map or other mapping data Automated test and analysis tools