SysOps Engineer

Ecm Selection; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecm Selection in Cambridge is seeking a software tester to perform manual system-level testing, ensure performance and usability, and help lead the move toward automation on FPGA-accelerated Linux systems. The role involves deploying releases on-site and overseas and tackling deployment issues with a small, focused team.

The company operates in the financial sector, requiring timely responses and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must have UK work permission without sponsorship.
• 2.1 in Computer Science or closely related subject from a reputable university.
• Strong practical knowledge of the Linux operating system.
• Experience deploying and testing software on bespoke hardware.
• Strong scripting skills (Bash or Python).
• Solid understanding of software engineering tools including GitHub.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual system-level testing to ensure software performance and usability.
• Lead the move towards automation and deploy finished releases to FPGA-accelerated Linux systems both on-site and overseas.
• Identify, troubleshoot and diagnose deployment issues and software problems.
• Tackle emergent issues with deployment and participate in problem-characterisation activities.
• Occasional out-of-hours support may be required.

Skills

Linux

Bash

Python

GitHub

FPGA

Rust

Verilog

CI/CD

Verification

Deployment

Education

2.1 in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Join a small, predominantly Cambridge-based, engineering team. Your new role would be varied and would involve carrying out manual system level testing to ensure software performance and usability, and taking the lead on the move towards automation. This will include deploying the finished releases to bespoke FPGA-accelerated Linux systems both on-site and overseas. You would tackle any emergent issues with the deployment and get involved with characterising and diagnosing problems with the software itself.

The company itself operates within the financial sector and relies on high-availability ultrafast processing and communications. Any issues will need to be dealt with in a timely manner and so some out-of-hours support may be needed from time to time.

You will need:

• Impressive academic credentials, with at least a 2.1 in Computer Science or closely similar subject from a well-respected university. (A proven ability to learn new skills and quickly solve problems is a key aspect of the role)
• An excellent practical knowledge of the Linux operating system
• Experience with deploying and testing software system including integrated bespoke hardware
• Strong scripting skills with Bash or Python
• A solid understanding of software engineering standard tools such as version control with GitHub
• Existing UK work permission without time limit or sponsorship

Not essential, but knowledge of FPGA-based systems, CI/CD infrastructure, Rust, or Verilog would enhance your application.

The company have a relaxed professional culture and value diversity, employee development, and collaborative working. With their technology now proven, they are expanding to new markets and broadening their focus. A highly competitive package is on offer to the successful candidate.

Keywords: Verification, Deployment, Manual Test, Linux, Python, Bash, FPGA, Rust, Verilog, Cambridge

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.