Software Specialist

Luxoft; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a candidate with strong skills in Unix infrastructure tooling. The role involves Linux shell and Python scripting, developing and maintaining software tools for integrated circuits lithography. Candidates must possess good knowledge of Linux OS and have at least 3 years of hands-on experience in Python scripting. Occasional travel to The Netherlands may be required.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Linux OS (minimum basic administration level).
• Python with a minimum of 3 years hands-on experience.
• Experience in shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain various Unix infrastructure tooling.
• Participate in the design and development of software tools.
• Create and execute test cases for validating the developed tools.

Skills

Linux OS knowledge

Python scripting

Shell scripting

Linux package management

Education

Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Informatics or equivalent

Tools

ESXi

Job description

Project description

The proposed project is in the high technology domain of Integrated Circuits Lithography.Project scope is the development and maintenance of various Unix infrastructure tooling (Linux and Solaris) supporting the application software infrastructure.The local team size is over 30 engineers.Testing of Unix (Solaris and Linux) software tooling infrastructure for integrated circuits lithography machines.Occasional travel to The Netherlands might be needed (1-2 weeks/quarter).

Responsibilities

• Linux shell and Python scripting
• Participation in the design and development of different software tools
• Development and maintenance of software tools
• Development of unit-tests, participation in the code review process
• Documentation of designed scripts
• Test cases creation and execution for validating the developed tools
• Close interaction with all team members and customer representatives

SKILLS

Must have

• Good knowledge of Linux OS (minimum basic administration level)Python (minimum 3 years hands-on experience)Shell scriptingLinux package managementBachelor or Master with an education in Computer Science, Informatics or equivalent

Nice to have

Virtulization under LinuxESXi