Engineering - Dallas - Associate, Systems Engineering - 10424180

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. in Dallas, Texas seeks an Associate, Systems Engineering to advance the firm’s computer and data infrastructure.

The role covers networks, storage, OS, databases and software languages, with a focus on cloud-based scaling and automated testing. Responsibilities include performance tuning, LD analysis, SDLC participation, and developing sustainable automation to improve application stability.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with specified years of experience.
• Experience with performance tuning, log analysis, and SDLC is required.
• Proficiency with UNIX, Python, SQL, and enterprise systems management.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise across engineering domains including networks, storage, OS, databases and software languages.
• Design and develop cloud-based solutions for scalable on-demand applications.
• Create automated testing processes and tools to ensure smooth operations.
• Analyze infrastructure data to identify and react to issues; document resolutions.
• Monitor application health, performance, and incident management; communicate with stakeholders.
• Plan disaster recovery and business continuity; automate failures using ML and trend analysis.

Skills

Systems engineering

UNIX

Python

Shell scripting

SQL tuning

Monitoring & incident response

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Oracle

DB2

UNIX

Python

Shell scripting

Microsoft Configuration Manager

Job description

Job Duties: Associate, Systems Engineering with Goldman Sachs Services LLC in Dallas, Texas. Develop expertise across all Engineering, including, networks, storage, operating systems, databases, communications, and software languages. Contribute to the design and development of the firm’s computer and data infrastructure by identifying internal hardware and implementing public and private cloud-based solutions to provide seamless on-demand scaling of the firm's applications. Assist in the creation of automated testing processes, standards, solutions and tools to ensure smooth operation of the firm’s businesses. Apply data analysis techniques to identify and react to problems in the firm’s infrastructure and platforms. Identify, analyze, and resolve application issues by documenting repetitive error resolutions and minimizing operational errors. Assist in developing and monitoring reports to track and manage application health and support application service performance. Assist in monitoring risk in the production environment and change management processes. Help to improve application stability and performance by automating failures using machine learning techniques and analyzing discrepancies and trends. Review and assess production incidents and communicate with users, applications owners, vendors, and internal and external stakeholders. Develop sustainable systems and services through automation, performance tuning and database queries. Assist with business continuity planning and disaster recovery and plan appropriate contingency plans.

Job Requirements: Master’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Information Systems/Technology, or related field and one (1) year of experience in job offered or related Systems Engineering role OR Bachelor’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Information Systems/Technology, or related field and three (3) years of experience in job offered or related Systems Engineering role. Prior employment must include one (1) year of experience (with a Master’s) OR three (3) years of experience (with a Bachelor’s) with: performance tuning and troubleshooting application issues utilizing Oracle, code debugging, or log analysis; software development using UNIX operating system, Shell scripting, or Python; supporting database systems utilizing technologies such as DB2; working with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including requirements gathering, design, prioritization, coding testing, release, and support; SQL performance, tuning, and diagnosing potential performance issues by analyzing query execution plans and setting up disaster recovery; and performing systems management for Windows platforms such as Microsoft Configuration Manager or comparable enterprise systems management products.

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