Junior Engineer, Products (Python)

ADP, Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NIKSUN is seeking a Junior Engineer, Products (Python) to join our Princeton team. This full-time role emphasizes Python development, Linux/UNIX administration, and building reliable services that scale.

You will work with RESTful APIs, containerized deployments, and automation tooling. A Bachelor’s degree in CS or EE and 0–2 years of experience are typical for this entry-level role in a fast-paced security-focused company.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of work experience with Linux/UNIX system administration.
• Extensive CLI-based system administration experience.
• Ability to write scripts in Python and UNIX shell languages.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, and shell languages; other languages like PERL/PHP are a plus.
• Experience with Docker or similar container architectures.
• Knowledge of Windows Office365 usage.

Skills

Linux/UNIX administration

Python scripting

Shell scripting

RESTful APIs

Containers/Docker

Office365 usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Docker

APT/YUM/RPM

Job description

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Junior Engineer, Products (Python)

Full Time Princeton, NJ, US

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Software Developer - Python

NIKSUN is the recognized worldwide leader in making the Unknown Known, by using next generation technology that revolutionizes the way networks and services are secured, protected and managed. The company develops and deploys a complete range of award-winning forensics, compliance, security surveillance and performance management solutions for applications ranging from core infrastructures to edge and branch environments.

Required Qualifications:

• 0-2 years of work experience and strong knowledge of Linux/UNIX system administration (Ubuntu/Debian experience is required. *BSD is a plus)
• Extensive system administration from the CLI (command line interface)
• Must have the ability to write scripts in Python and UNIX shell languages (SH, BASH, CSH, etc.)
• Ability to develop in Python coding RESTful APIs, shell languages and system administration. PERL, PHP, other languages a plus.
• Experience in developing, deploying, and/or administering Containers/Docker (or similar technologies) based applications and/or services architectures.
• Knowledge and use of Windows Office365 products as a user

Desired Qualifications:

• Basic networking knowledge and skills (IP networking, firewalls, wireless, etc.)
• Some experience with Cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenStack, VMWare, VirtualBox, etc.) desirable.
• Has experience with APT, Yum, RPM, or similar package management tools, installations, usage
• Experience with automation tools such as Chef, Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, etc. is a plus

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or protected veteran status.