Open Source Engineer (MDOT)

TEKsystems
$45.00 - $60.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Michigan, Lansing
Nov 05, 2024
Description: Responsibilities: Install and configure software tools in a container (Red Hat OpenShift) or Linux based environment. Work with appropriate teams to accomplish tasks in virtual environments. Install, configure, and troubleshoot software that may have been customized for the State. Work with subject matter experts to allocate containers for application deployment. Install applications in containers and troubleshoot issues. Troubleshoot application issues including outages, performance, and communication. Apply patches to software tools to remediate security issues. Assess impacts of upgrading versions. Experience with microservices architecture. Develop and maintain Elixir microservices for data ingestion and transformation. Implement and manage data pipelines using Kafka message queues. Integrate with object stores supporting the S3 standard for data persistence. Assist Agency business users in operation of installed software including user account provisioning including troubleshooting SSO issues. Develop change logs or notes on support and development activities. Assist team members, vendors, and others with tasks as needed. Qualifications: Experience with application deployment within containers; specifically Red Hat OpenShift. Must have current experience with Kubernetes. (2+ years) Experience with web application development and strong interest in expanding skillset including Elixir and ReactJS. Experience with a different functional language like Scala, Haskell, or Clojure is helpful if no Elixir experience. (2+ years) Experience installing and configuring open-source SQL databases such as PostgreSQL. Experience troubleshooting database connections, performing back-ups, and developing queries. (2+ years) Experience with configuration management and source code repositories including use of Helm, Quay for container images, and GitHub (2+ years) Experience installing and supporting Apache Kafka and Apache Hive. (2+ years) Experience with other tools including Elasticsearch, Redis, and Kibana. (2+ years, installing and supporting open-source tools) Experience with Apache HTTP server installation and maintenance. (2+ years) Experience working efficiently within a Red Hat Linux environment (2+ years) Experience with shell scripting to automate tasks and maintain environments. Knowledge of scalable storage solutions, particularly those supporting the S3 standard. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Flexibility to adjust quickly to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change. Demonstrates strong customer service awareness and orientation. Skills: Red Hat, OpenShift, Kubernetes, API, Web Based Applications, SQL, Presto DB, PostgreSQL, Containers, Development, Linux, ITIL Top Skills Details: Red Hat,OpenShift,Kubernetes,API,Web Based Applications,SQL,Presto DB,PostgreSQL,Containers,Deveopment,Linux Additional Skills & Qualifications: Must have at least 8 years of IT experience Experience Level: Expert Level Benefits: Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.