Senior DevOps Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Hyderabad, India is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to build automation for HPC/VDI, support users running jobs on HPC clusters, and work with IT and R&D teams to deliver scalable solutions.

You will develop and maintain software/middleware for HPC, install and configure clusters, analyze workloads for performance, and ensure security across systems in a global environment. Strong Python, shell scripting, Ansible, and Linux skills are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering or similar.
• Proven experience as a technology expert in a security driven, multi-technology environment.
• Strong End-to-End thinking and ability to simplify complex landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation for maintenance and operation of the HPC environment.
• Improve and maintain software/middleware used in HPC (Python, Shell scripts).
• Provide support for an enterprise High Performance Computing environment.
• Install, test, and configure HPC clusters/servers and software.
• Analyze workload and optimize clusters for performance and throughput.
• Resolve operational problems quickly and effectively.
• Maintain global HPC clusters and provide end-user support.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve hardware and software problems.
• Document routine and complex tasks.
• Maintain and monitor the security of HPC systems and servers.
• Improve existing HPC utilities/tools and implement new tools.
• Work in a global and international team.

Skills

Python

Shell scripting

Ansible

Git/GitLab

CI/CD pipelines

Linux administration

Cloud technologies

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

ITIL & Agile Scrum

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science/Information Technology/Engineering

Tools

GitLab

Splunk

ELK

IBM LSF

RTM / Platform Analytics / IBM Explorer

Job description

The Senior DevOps Engineer is responsible for developing new solutions for HPC/VDI and provide operational support to our users running jobs on HPC clusters. You will be expected to work very closely with other IT teams and R&D designers to develop solutions or resolve any open issue. This team has operational responsibility for all designated services within the region and will provide backup support to our other two regions when necessary to ensure good coverage and fast response for any issues requiring attention. The HPC SME reports to the Product Owner of the HPC team for their region. As a HPC Senior Engineer, you will be held responsible for supporting and using complex and advanced technologies in the R&D IT Solutions domain of NXP Semiconductors. You work in close cooperation with product owners, application groups and engineering teams to ensure that their requirements are met, and our services perform as designed. You will be expected to contribute to architectural solutions and help drive innovation as part of the HPC team.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop automation for maintenance and operation of the High-Performance Computing environment
• Improve and maintain software, middleware, used in HPC (Python, Shell scripts)
• Provide support for an enterprise High Performance Computing environment
• Install, test, and configure HPC clusters/servers and software
• Analyze workload, optimize clusters for performance and throughput in alignment with stakeholders
• Resolve operational problems quickly and effectively
• Maintain global HPC clusters and provide support to end users.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve hardware and software problems
• Documenting routine and complex tasks
• Maintaining and monitoring the security of the HPC systems and servers
• Improving existing HPC utilities/tools and implementing new tools.
• Solves moderately complex problems and tasks independently
• Work in a global and international team
• Knowledge of NUCs and RPI to support lab infrastructure physically in office premises.

What you bring

We are looking for a candidate reflecting the following profile:

• Ambitious and outgoing personality who enjoys a fast-paced technology environment
• Degree in Computer Science, Information technology, Industrial Engineering or similar
• Proven experience as technology expert in a complex, security driven and technologically diversified environment, preferably in the high-tech arena
• Strong motivation to apply and promote End-to-End thinking
• Proven track of analysing, structuring, and simplifying complex landscapes with multiple technology layers
• Working experience in environments where users are savvy in (Information) Technology 5 to 7 years of IT experience designing and implementing IT solutions in a multi-national environment
• Business English is a must

Required Skills and Experience

• DevOps Engineer having good experience of developing tools for IT Infra automation.
• Strong command in Python, salt, shell scripting, Ansible (experience of writing code for Linux environment).
• Experience of Cloud Technology (such as Amazon).
• Software and automation, including writing documentation, specifications Create automated tests Mindset to drive automation Linux Administration Knowledge of Git/GitLab/GitLab or other version control systems, develop CI/CD pipelines Good Verbal/Written communication skills to interact with Global Users in English Knowledge of Agile Scrum and ITIL process.
• Good to have knowledge of Strong Knowledge of IBM LSF Experience of Ansible, SaltStack and other DevOps tools.
• IBM LSF supporting tools like RTM, Platform Analytics and IBM Explorer, job scheduling Data Analytics Docker / Kubernetes / OpenShift Data Analytics tools, Splunk and ELK

More information about NXP in India...

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills. Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality. Thank you for considering a career at NXP.