Unix System Programmer

Tata Consultancy Services; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Incentive

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Parental Leaves

401K Plan

Certification & Training Reimbursement

Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services seeks a skilled Unix/Linux System Programmer with strong C programming, Perl scripting, and network programming expertise to develop and support low-level system applications and secure solutions in a complex enterprise environment.

You will design, implement, and optimize network services, collaborate across teams, and contribute to platform stability and security in a banking/financial services context.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems and system internals.
• Proficiency in C programming with hands-on experience in system and network programming.
• Strong experience with Perl scripting for automation and system administration tasks.
• Good understanding of TCP/IP networking, sockets, and inter-process communication.
• Knowledge of security concepts, secure coding standards, and defensive programming techniques.
• Experience with Kerberos authentication and related security frameworks.
• Familiarity with debugging, performance tuning, and system diagnostics tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize system-level applications on Unix/Linux platforms using C.
• Design and implement network programming solutions utilizing sockets, IPC, and other communication protocols.
• Create and maintain automation scripts and system utilities using Perl.
• Analyze and troubleshoot operating system, application, and network-related issues.
• Implement secure coding practices and promote defensive programming methodologies.
• Support authentication and authorization mechanisms, including Kerberos integration.
• Monitor system performance and recommend tuning and optimization improvements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure platform stability and security.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities.
• Experience with shell scripting (Bash/Korn Shell).
• Exposure to multi-threaded and concurrent programming.
• Knowledge of Linux security controls and identity management solutions.
• Experience in enterprise, banking, or financial services environments.
• Familiarity with source control tools such as Git.

Skills

Unix/Linux

C programming

Perl scripting

TCP/IP networking

Security concepts

Kerberos authentication

Debugging tools

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Tools

Git

Job description

Job Description

• Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems and system internals.
• Proficiency in C programming with hands-on experience in system and network programming.
• Strong experience with Perl scripting for automation and system administration tasks.
• Good understanding of TCP/IP networking, sockets, and inter-process communication.
• Knowledge of security concepts, secure coding standards, and defensive programming techniques.
• Experience with Kerberos authentication and related security frameworks.
• Familiarity with debugging, performance tuning, and system diagnostics tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems and system internals.
• Proficiency in C programming with hands-on experience in system and network programming.
• Strong experience with Perl scripting for automation and system administration tasks.
• Good understanding of TCP/IP networking, sockets, and inter-process communication.
• Knowledge of security concepts, secure coding standards, and defensive programming techniques.
• Experience with Kerberos authentication and related security frameworks.
• Familiarity with debugging, performance tuning, and system diagnostics tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled Unix/Linux System Programmer with strong expertise in C programming, Perl scripting, and Unix/Linux system and network programming. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and supporting low-level system applications, network services, and security-focused solutions in a complex enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize system-level applications on Unix/Linux platforms using C.
• Design and implement network programming solutions utilizing sockets, IPC, and other communication protocols.
• Create and maintain automation scripts and system utilities using Perl.
• Analyze and troubleshoot operating system, application, and network-related issues.
• Implement secure coding practices and promote defensive programming methodologies.
• Support authentication and authorization mechanisms, including Kerberos integration.
• Monitor system performance and recommend tuning and optimization improvements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure platform stability and security.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities.
• Experience with shell scripting (Bash/Korn Shell).
• Exposure to multi-threaded and concurrent programming.
• Knowledge of Linux security controls and identity management solutions.
• Experience in enterprise, banking, or financial services environments.
• Familiarity with source control tools such as Git.

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000 a year

Qualifications:

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE