Senior Application Engineer

Cubic Transportation Systems; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Transportation Systems in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator to join the Global Operations Systems Team. You will maintain and deploy central systems across Windows, UNIX, and cloud platforms, ensuring reliable operation and secure configurations.

You will guide deployments, optimize performance, and mentor peers while coordinating with project managers, developers, and clients. A strong CI/CD background and scripting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in a numerate subject or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience maintaining applications including both third-party COTS and in-house solutions.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Octopus Deploy, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Experience administering Windows and UNIX operating systems, and bash scripting.
• Databases knowledge: SQL Server and Oracle.
• Understanding of system administration principles and practices.
• ITIL experience desirable.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible and HashiCorp Vault.
• Cloud technologies with Azure knowledge; Kubernetes or Docker experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day application administration and monitor health of systems.
• Manage software licenses and deploy applications across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot containerized apps using Docker or Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with project managers, operations, testing, development, and clients on deployments and changes.
• Install, configure, and operate monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Dexda, Azure Insights).
• Develop installation configurations and documentation; support 24x7 on-call rotation.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Windows OS

Unix/Linux

SQL

Scripting

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Ansible

HashiCorp Vault

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Apache Kafka

Zookeeper

Apache Storm

Apigee

Job description

Business Unit: Cubic Transportation Systems

Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details

Job Description Job Summary: As part of the Global Operations Systems Team, reporting to the IT Systems Team Leader, you will be a key liaison, working closely with colleagues and customers to ensure in-house or deployed systems and devices are kept current and functional. You will assist in implementing strategies for Central System and Device application deployment, and manage application installations and configuration. You will support and administer the Central System on cross-platform Operating Systems such as Windows, AIX, UNIX, and Linux in close coordination with the Infrastructure and Engineering groups. You will ensure Central System applications and Device application migrations, upgrades, and installations are well-rehearsed and documented prior to conducting official installations.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day application administration. Monitors and manages application and infrastructure health. Manages and controls application software licenses. Installs and upgrades all applications across on-premise and Cloud platforms. Troubleshooting issues with containerized applications running on Docker or Kubernetes. Application deployments using manual methods and automation tools. Maintains secure applications. Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Operations teams, Test teams, Developers, and Clients in relation to supporting application deployments and changes. Responsible for effective deployments into the live and non-production ensuring impact to operational service is minimized. Provides sign-off on various release gateways. Provides guidance and recommendations on all backend OS’s and infrastructure in relation to application function and performance. Provides assistance with Windows, UNIX, LINUX based platforms in relation to application function and performance. Monitors system backup/restore/failover on device software and hardware. Mentors staff, is a key liaison to peers and other system analysts. Conducts performance tuning; optimization of resource configuration on all platforms and LAN. Provides assistance in the configuration of Routers, Firewalls, and Load Balancers as related to application requirements. Assists in the installation and configuration of databases, including database migration tasks when performing application upgrades. Assists in installing, configuring, and operating monitoring software such as SolarWinds, Dexda, and Azure Insights. Develop documentation describing installation-specific configurations and processes. Interacts with application and infrastructure vendors and distributors. Participates as a primary contact in the 24x7 on‑call support rotation. Comply with Cubic’s values and adhere to all company policies and procedures.In particular, comply with the code of conduct, quality, security and occupational health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their manager from time to time, as may be reasonably required of them.

Minimum Job Requirements

Essential A university degree in a numerate subject (e.g., Computer Science, Maths, Engineering, Natural Science) or a relevant field. OR equivalent years of experience in lieu of a degree. Five (5)+ years of experience in maintaining applications, both third-party COTS (Apache Kafka, Zookeeper, Apache Storm, Apigee) and internally developed. Core understanding of CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, Octopus Deploy, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions Knowledge and experience administering various Windows and UNIX Operating Systems, including bash scripting. Knowledge of databases, including SQL Server and Oracle. Knowledge of SQL in general.In-depth understanding of System Administration/Analyst methodology and principles. Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications. Desirable ITIL experience Understanding of Windows applications such as Microsoft CRM and SAP Scripting ability to automate manual day-to-day tasks using tools such as Ansible and HashiCorp Vault Knowledge of Azure & Cloud based technologies Knowledge of Kubernetes or Docker

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Type: Employee

Company Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law. Cubic creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation that make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities that help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global challenges through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). CTS is an industry-leading integrator of payment and information solutions and related services for intelligent travel applications. CTS delivers integrated systems for transportation and traffic management, delivering tools for travelers to choose the smartest and easiest way to travel and pay for their journeys, and enabling transportation authorities and agencies to manage demand across the entire transportation network. Cubic Defense provides networked Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) solutions, and live, virtual, constructive and game-based training solutions for both U.S. and Allied Forces. These mission-inspired capabilities enable assured multi-domain access; converged digital intelligence; and superior readiness for defense, intelligence, security and commercial missions. Cubic is proud to have a presence in over 60 countries and employ over 5,000 people worldwide. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law. For more information on Equal Employment please visit: http://www.cubic.com/Careers/Applicant-Help To learn more, visit Cubic.com. Follow us on LinkedIn!