SRE Linux Automation Engineer

Job Description

Are you ready to write your next chapter?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. With proven technology, we process the largest volume of payments in the world, driving the global economy every day. When you join Worldpay, you join a global community of experts and changemakers, working to reinvent an industry by constantly evolving how we work and making the way millions of people pay easier, every day.

What makes a Worldpayer? It's simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions to be better every day, finding creative solutions to simplify the complex. We're dynamic, every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we're determined, always staying open - winning and failing as one.

About the team:

Focused on infrastructure as code, we are responsible for delivering intent based networking solutions for automated business, engineering, and monitoring products as part of the wider end to end IaaS framework across the private and public cloud environments.

What you will be doing:

You would be working with a company where you will be managing and maintaining Linux servers and containers at scale and working on assisting with the development and architecture of automation platforms such as Ansible Automation Platform and working with RedHat tools. If you are someone who has a strong understanding of Linux and experience with architecting, implementing, and deploying Linux and AAP or Ansible Tower platforms and similar systems all while looking for the chance to learn and grow in your career development, this could be the place for you!

• You will define, construct, support, and provide training for systems and platforms used by network engineering and network automation teams.
• You will be a team player within the network tooling team providing guidance and coding knowledge to other members.
• You will review acceptance criteria to identify areas of risk and/or missing requirements in version control platforms.
• You will work closely with internal stakeholders to add features and updates to the systems and platforms we maintain as requested.
• Assisting in systems troubleshooting and issue resolution as required.
• Participating in on-going training opportunities for skills enhancement.
• Other related duties assigned as needed.

What you bring:

• In depth knowledge of both Debian and RedHat based Linux operating systems.
• In depth knowledge of Git, Python, Ansible and/or terraform.
• In depth knowledge of automation frameworks - including but not limited to automated testing, orchestration workflows, schema modification and coding.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-a-code principles
• Strong knowledge of web protocols and a good knowledge of Linux/Unix tools and architecture
• Advanced Knowledge/Experience with CI/CD (automated testing, version control)
• Analysis, design, development, unit testing, and technical documentation of new and existing software modules or features
• In depth knowledge and experience of Service Now workflow and catalogue item development
• Knowledge of network technologies, i.e., routers, switches, load balancers, firewalls, network and routing protocols, VPN, SDWAN with (preferably) a product engineering background
• Knowledge of deployment methodologies for multi-tier applications
• Knowledge of basic IT technologies, i.e., operating systems, network devices, software development and architecture
• Knowledge of data network architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols
• Excellent customer service skills that build high levels of customer satisfaction for internal and external clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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

• Experience developing playbooks, roles, and modules in Ansible
• Experience working with hypervisors and containers

Added bonus if you have:

• Previous experience working with scalability of servers
• Experience architecting Ansible Automation Platform or Ansible Tower
• Able to provide strategic guidance and ensure best practices
• Ansible Automation experience
• Docker/ Kubernetes
• Open-Source services and platforms
• Bash or Python Scripting
• Experience of working in an agile environment
• Experience of creating and managing GitHub Actions pipelines / GitOps
• Data visualisation experience using any of the following: Grafana, Kibana, Vega
• Experience of AIOps
• Experience of Kafka, Telemetry, Prometheus

Worldpay perks - what we'll bring for you

We know it's bigger than just your career. It's your life, and your world. That's why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here's a taste of what you can expect.

• A competitive salary and benefits.
• Time to support charities and give back to your community.
• Parental leave policy.
• Global recognition platform.
• Virgin Pulse access.
• Global employee assistance program.

What makes a Worldpayer

At Worldpay, we take our Values seriously, and we live them every day. Think like a customer, Act like an owner, and Win as a team.

• Curious. Humble. Creative. We ask the right questions, listening and learning to get better every day. We simplify the complex and we're always looking to create a bigger impact for our colleagues and customers.
• Empowered. Accountable. Dynamic. We stay agile, using our initiative, taking calculated risks to progress. Never standing still, never settling, we work at pace to achieve our goals. We champion our ideas and stay flexible to make them happen. We know that every action adds up.
• Determined. Inclusive. Open. Unlocking potential means working as one global community. Our work spans borders, and we stay united by our purpose. We collaborate, always encouraging others to perform at their best, welcoming new perspectives.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.

Apply now to write the next chapter in your career. We can't wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn.

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