Unix engineer job description
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Example unix engineer requirements on a job description
Unix engineer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in unix engineer job postings.
Sample unix engineer requirements
- Experience with UNIX operating systems and hardware.
- Knowledge of scripting language such as Shell, Perl or Python.
- Understanding of system security and server management.
- Knowledge of web protocols and applications.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Sample required unix engineer soft skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Unix engineer job description example 1
FIS unix engineer job description
Full time
Type Of Hire :
Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)
Education Desired :
Bachelor of Computer Science
Travel Percentage :
0%
Job Description
FIS connects consumers to their money through leading-edge payments solutions. We’re the development engine of FIS: the largest, Fortune 500, Fintech company in the world. Our solution is branded by our customers — banks and retailers — so you might not have heard of us. But, if you’ve used a mobile banking app, interacted with an ATM, or used a debit card to complete a financial transaction, you’re most likely using FIS software. Our product is one that touches the average consumer on a regular basis, and makes the financial world go ‘round.
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, FIS serves more than 20,000 clients in over 130 countries, and our technology powers billions of transactions annually that move over $9 trillion around the globe. FIS is a Fortune 500 company, ranked 392 on the Fortune 500 list and is a member of Standard & Poor’s 500® Index. Named a 2016 “World’s Most Admired Company” by Fortune Magazine.
About the role:
A working manager focused on operational support, administration of linux and AIX based databases and database applications
built on multiple database technologies and platforms. Provide leadership and mentor a team of exceptional database engineers and administrators, collaborating with platform service delivery teams to drive excellence.
About the team:
Global Infrastructure Operations – Database is a centralized operational database support team, providing support to all FIS business groups. The team partners closely with application platform teams, focused on operational support of database platforms, that delivering products and services to FIS customers. We are looking for energetic resources, motivated by technology and delivery of exceptional services to our customers.
What you will be doing:
• Develops and implements business plans, policies and procedures while collaborating with other departments
to prioritize database operational needs.
• Evaluates results within business unit to determine if organizational objectives are being met.
• Analyzes and resolves database operational issues and needs as related to design, coding and modification
of databases and database applications.
• Install, configure, tune and support database platforms
• Responsible for all activities related to the design, development and administration of computerized databases.
• Implement change, perform security related tasks, identify and recommend improvements to existing processes and procedures.
• Analyze technical problems and create solutions.
• Projects long-range requirements for database administration in conjunction with other managers in the
information systems function as well as business function managers.
• Prepares activity and progress reports regarding the database management section.
• Willingness to support 24x7 coverage as business needs require.
• Other related duties assigned as needed.
What you will need:
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
Added bonus if you have:
• Minimum 7+ years' experience with RHEL and AIX
• Experience managing small teams of technical engineers
• Proficient in shell scripting (bash, kshell, cshell, python, perl)
• Experience with database utilities on multiple hardware/software platforms using multiple database technologies
• Experience working with MUMPS and/or DB2 LUW a plus.
• Experience with RHEL and AIX clustering and high availability solutions.
• Experience with configuration management and automation (Ansible).
• Knowledge of end-to-end systems development life cycles, i.e., waterfall, iterative, agile and other modern
approaches to software development
• Proficiency to create and administer database technical environments, including developing and maintaining
unix shell scripts
• Excellent customer service skills that build high levels of customer satisfaction for internal and external clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in
the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors
• Willingly shares relevant technical and/or industry knowledge and expertise to other resources
• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, team and time management skills
• Is resourceful and proactive in gathering information and sharing ideas
• Proven project management skills
• Demonstrated customer-focused leadership ability
What we offer you:
At FIS, you can grow your career as far as you want to take it. Here’s what else we offer:
• Opportunities to make an impact in fintech
• Personal and professional learning
• Inclusive, diverse work environment
• Resources to give back to your community
• Competitive salary and benefits.
.
Privacy Statement
FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.
EEOC Statement
FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here
For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
#pridepass
Type Of Hire :
Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)
Education Desired :
Bachelor of Computer Science
Travel Percentage :
0%
Job Description
FIS connects consumers to their money through leading-edge payments solutions. We’re the development engine of FIS: the largest, Fortune 500, Fintech company in the world. Our solution is branded by our customers — banks and retailers — so you might not have heard of us. But, if you’ve used a mobile banking app, interacted with an ATM, or used a debit card to complete a financial transaction, you’re most likely using FIS software. Our product is one that touches the average consumer on a regular basis, and makes the financial world go ‘round.
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, FIS serves more than 20,000 clients in over 130 countries, and our technology powers billions of transactions annually that move over $9 trillion around the globe. FIS is a Fortune 500 company, ranked 392 on the Fortune 500 list and is a member of Standard & Poor’s 500® Index. Named a 2016 “World’s Most Admired Company” by Fortune Magazine.
About the role:
A working manager focused on operational support, administration of linux and AIX based databases and database applications
built on multiple database technologies and platforms. Provide leadership and mentor a team of exceptional database engineers and administrators, collaborating with platform service delivery teams to drive excellence.
About the team:
Global Infrastructure Operations – Database is a centralized operational database support team, providing support to all FIS business groups. The team partners closely with application platform teams, focused on operational support of database platforms, that delivering products and services to FIS customers. We are looking for energetic resources, motivated by technology and delivery of exceptional services to our customers.
What you will be doing:
• Develops and implements business plans, policies and procedures while collaborating with other departments
to prioritize database operational needs.
• Evaluates results within business unit to determine if organizational objectives are being met.
• Analyzes and resolves database operational issues and needs as related to design, coding and modification
of databases and database applications.
• Install, configure, tune and support database platforms
• Responsible for all activities related to the design, development and administration of computerized databases.
• Implement change, perform security related tasks, identify and recommend improvements to existing processes and procedures.
• Analyze technical problems and create solutions.
• Projects long-range requirements for database administration in conjunction with other managers in the
information systems function as well as business function managers.
• Prepares activity and progress reports regarding the database management section.
• Willingness to support 24x7 coverage as business needs require.
• Other related duties assigned as needed.
What you will need:
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
Added bonus if you have:
• Minimum 7+ years' experience with RHEL and AIX
• Experience managing small teams of technical engineers
• Proficient in shell scripting (bash, kshell, cshell, python, perl)
• Experience with database utilities on multiple hardware/software platforms using multiple database technologies
• Experience working with MUMPS and/or DB2 LUW a plus.
• Experience with RHEL and AIX clustering and high availability solutions.
• Experience with configuration management and automation (Ansible).
• Knowledge of end-to-end systems development life cycles, i.e., waterfall, iterative, agile and other modern
approaches to software development
• Proficiency to create and administer database technical environments, including developing and maintaining
unix shell scripts
• Excellent customer service skills that build high levels of customer satisfaction for internal and external clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in
the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors
• Willingly shares relevant technical and/or industry knowledge and expertise to other resources
• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, team and time management skills
• Is resourceful and proactive in gathering information and sharing ideas
• Proven project management skills
• Demonstrated customer-focused leadership ability
What we offer you:
At FIS, you can grow your career as far as you want to take it. Here’s what else we offer:
• Opportunities to make an impact in fintech
• Personal and professional learning
• Inclusive, diverse work environment
• Resources to give back to your community
• Competitive salary and benefits.
.
Privacy Statement
FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.
EEOC Statement
FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here
For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024