Senior Software Engineer, Systems Engineering and Administration

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$117,200 - $229,200
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
4+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Engineer, Systems Engineering and Administration

Microsoft is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their System Operations team within Xandr's Real Time Bidding platform. This role involves managing a hybrid environment of global datacenters and Azure, ensuring operational integrity of thousands of distributed systems. The position focuses on managing critical infrastructure components including DNS, DHCP, Puppet, Kubernetes, Docker, and NGINX clusters. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Linux systems, infrastructure automation, and monitoring tools. The role offers flexible hours and remote work opportunities, with a focus on developing and implementing efficient solutions for managing a growing technology stack. This position is perfect for someone passionate about large-scale systems engineering, automation, and maintaining high-performance infrastructure. The role combines technical expertise with leadership opportunities, offering chances to mentor team members while working on cutting-edge technology. Microsoft offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture focused on growth and innovation. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with various teams across the organization.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Systems Engineering and Administration

  • Engineer solutions for various projects and operational needs
  • Manage remote servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, storage
  • Provide support to technical and non-technical customers
  • Maintain ZFS storage clusters to ensure data redundancy and business continuity
  • Provide mentorship, coaching and guidance to teammates
  • Maintain documentation for the infrastructure software stack

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Systems Engineering and Administration

Python
Linux
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years writing scalable tools using scripting languages
  • 4+ years of experience in supporting Debian-based Linux distributions
  • 4+ years of working with Dell hardware
  • 3+ years of developing Infrastructure as code using Terraform, Puppet, and/or Ansible
  • 3+ years of experience in configuring and using observability and monitoring tools
  • 3+ years of configuring and managing different implementations NGINX and NGINX-plus

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, Systems Engineering and Administration

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

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