Linux & HTTP Virtualisation Software Developer

Jas Gujral; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company is looking for a Linux and HTTP Virtualisation Software Developer. This remote position demands strong skills in Linux, Configuration Management, and API support. The ideal candidate will be degree-educated in Computer Science and possess excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. You will work independently, taking care of software development for virtual support, while occasionally traveling for client meetings. Please submit your CV along with salary expectations.

Qualifications

• Ability to break down larger projects into smaller components.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good time management and estimating skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for the virtual support market.
• Support customers using APIs.
• Work on virtualization and clustering projects.

Skills

Linux (Ubuntu and CentOS, management & maintenance)

Configuration Management Automation tools (Chef, Puppet, Saltstack, Ansible)

API documentation and implementation

Expert knowledge of HTTP (including RESTful services)

Understanding of Hardware, Virtualization, Clustering, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and Security

Basic IP networking skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or similar subject

Tools

KVM / QEMU

Scripting skills (Powershell, Python, Bash, Ruby, Perl)

LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)

OpenStack

VMware ESXi Hypervisor

Data Modelling tools (XML, NETCONF, YANG, JSON)

Job description

About the Job

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 the 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 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.

An 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 [e-mail] in MS Word format, along with your salary expectations.