Back to SearchWe are looking for a highly experienced Lead 3rd Line / Software Maintenance Engineer with a solid track record in the full software development lifecycle, specializing in migration and software maintenance within Unix environments.
The selected candidate will undergo a one-month intensive training to become an expert Migration SME and then take a leadership role in our large-scale migration projects. This position demands advanced hands-on experience with Autosys batch scheduling, CI/CD tools, and adeptness in resolving software deployment issues. The candidate will be pivotal in ensuring high availability and performance of our business-critical systems.
Responsibilities
- Undergo detailed 1-month training to excel as a Migration SME
- Lead a team of engineers, providing guidance and mentorship throughout the migration processes
- Work closely with functional SMEs to meticulously plan and lead executions of migrations
- Oversee the configuration of lower environments in alignment with specifications for migration
- Employ advanced CI/CD tools for optimal software deployment strategies
- Direct UAT and production parallel tests, interpret results, address discrepancies, and ensure quality compliance
- Offer escalated support during build, deployment, and testing failures
- Enforce and enhance the firm’s change management protocols for risk mitigation
- Supervise and fine-tune Autosys and Procmon master instances for migration processes
- Create comprehensive migration plans that include advanced risk assessments and contingency plans
- Lead pre-mortem discussions to identify and address potential migration issues proactively
- Manage migrations attentively to ensure minimal system downtime and maximum efficiency
- Enhance utilities and develop advanced automation tools to streamline migration processes
- Oversee regular communications with various stakeholders, ensuring thorough documentation and effective knowledge transfer
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in software development, application support, or release handling in an enterprise ecosystem, including 2+ years as a DevOps Engineer
- Advanced development expertise in Java, Python or similar languages
- High-level proficiency in Unix/Linux systems including Perl/shell scripting and sysadmin responsibilities
- Extensive knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Gitlab, or SVN
- Demonstrated leadership in managing Autosys for job creation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Expertise in conducting UAT, orchestrating environments, and leading software deployments
- Proven ability to develop complex scripts for migration and automation initiatives
- Proficiency with IaC tools, with a preference for Terraform
- Exceptional analytical skills and outstanding team leadership capabilities
- B2 level of English or higher, with a strong focus on technical communication skills
Nice to have
- Background in Java development
- Certification in Autosys or related technologies
- Experience with DBMS like Sybase and other databases
Benefits
- International projects with top brands
- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee financial programs
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
- Global career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn