Systems Administrator - App Development

Fnb South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Systems Administrator specializing in App Development. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your extensive Python coding skills and automation expertise to optimize system software and enhance application performance. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll guide the adoption of best practices in monitoring and security, ensuring data protection and business continuity. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an adaptable environment, where your contributions will drive effective change and innovation. Join a team that values curiosity and collaboration, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Networking opportunities

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role with AppDynamics certification.
• Strong Python coding and automation scripting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on system software implementation and optimization.
• Coach teams on best practices for testing and monitoring.

Skills

Python coding

Automation scripting

DevOps methodologies

Monitoring in cloud

Leadership and mentoring

Security practices

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

AppDynamics certification

Tools

AppDynamics

ScienceLogic

Service Now

Chef

Ansible

Jenkins

Job description

Job title : Systems Administrator - App Development

Job Location : Gauteng, Randburg

Deadline : April 27

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables.

We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of the people that make it happen. As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious.

Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Overview of the role and requirements:

To provide guidance in the implementation, installation, configuration and testing of system software on all relevant mainframes to code and automate tasks that optimise processing aligned to business requirements.

1. Strong Python coding experience.
2. Proficiency in automation scripting.
3. Knowledge of DevOps methodologies and experience with automation tools like Ansible, Jenkins, etc.
4. Strong experience with monitoring in cloud.
5. Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams to define monitoring requirements and optimize application performance.
6. Leadership and mentoring skills to guide teams in adopting monitoring best practices and performance optimization techniques.
7. A strong understanding of security practices in monitoring sensitive applications and ensuring data protection.

You will be responsible for:

1. Extensive technical expertise in coaching development teams on best practices for testing and test automation.
2. In-depth understanding of monitoring, event management, and performance tuning techniques.
3. Experience with industry trends in Infrastructure and Application Monitoring products, and the ability to implement these trends into solutions.
4. Proficiency in installing and configuring AppDynamics, with hands-on experience deploying AppDynamics Controllers and agents.
5. Experience with a variety of monitoring and performance tools beyond AppDynamics.
6. Exposure to the full application lifecycle, including coding, testing, deployment, and post-implementation activities.
7. Daily capacity and health checks, software maintenance, and customisation.
8. Controls illegal intrusions from non-permissible entities outside the corporate network.
9. Manages the Group Corporate server infrastructure.
10. Advice on security prevention enhancements.
11. Takes care of the backup systems according to baseline standards in order to maintain business continuity.

Knowledge on the below tools:

1. ScienceLogic.
2. AppDynamics.
3. Service Now.
4. Chef.

What you will need:

1. Over 5 years' experience in a similar role.
2. AppDynamics certification and training, with proven experience deploying AppDynamics in critical, high-traffic environments.

We can be a match if you can:

1. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Able to work under pressure.
3. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts across teams.

You will have access to:

Opportunities to network and collaborate.