Senior Site Reliability Engineer (with python) - Remote Greece

Company: Citrix Systems
Location: Athens
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Senior Site Reliability Engineer (with python) - Remote Greece We believe work is not a place, but rather a thing you do. Our technology revolves around this core philosophy. We are relentlessly committed to helping people work and play from anywhere, on any device. Innovation, creativity and a passion for ever-improving performance drive our company and our people forward. We empower the original mobile device: YOU!Location:AthensRequisition:R25578 Senior Site Reliability Engineer (with python) - Remote Greece (Open)Job Posting Title:Senior Site Reliability Engineer (with python) - Remote GreeceWhat we're looking for:Are you an expert SRE looking to join a leading company in a pivotal senior SRE role? Do you want to be part of Citrix's Global Labs and Infrastructure Services team, a globally distributed team providing infrastructure essential to the Citrix engineering teams worldwide? If you also enjoy designing automation tools this could be the role for you. Position Overview : We are looking for a Senior SRE to join the Core Tools Team. The Core Tools Team is a globally distributed team supporting the IT infrastructure, application services and tools essential to the Citrix Engineering Teams worldwide. The team focus on the core mission critical applications and tools vital to all Citrix software developers.The candidate will be an experienced software engineer with a keen interest in SRE. SRE is seen within the software industry as key to performance and the rapid delivery of software products. We are applying SRE principles in the support of the internal tools and services we run within Citrix.Role Responsibilities :

• Helps with the evaluation of new tools with the aim of improving the productivity of software development within Citrix
• Installs and tests new services, typically with web based front-ends and SQL database back-ends, running on Linux
• Fine tunes, customizes and extends off the shelf applications to meet the needs of the Engineering Teams.
• Expected to already be an expert in one or more production services/tools and to be able to provide guidance to software developers on how they can be customized and used
• Supports and maintains always available services with minimal downtime and 99.9%+ uptime
• Where necessary, develops new internal tools and scripts
• Develops and supports continuous integration, build and deployment systemsQualification and Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted for formal education
  • Experience in a related field
  • Software Development experience, including the full development lifecycle - Design, estimation, implementation, release and support
  • Proficiency with scripting in Python and bash
  • Knowledge of Linux as a user/administrator, highly proficient with the linux command line
  • Experience in source code management, especially git
  • A demonstrated ability in maintaining & running complex software systems
  • Implementing and supporting high availability IT systems
  • Self-starter, able to work as a sole contributor on small projects, or as part of a distributed team on larger projects
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Nice to have :
    • Knowledge of virtualisation and cloud computing, XenServer, AWS or Azure
    • Experience with automation tools used for deployment, and specialization in at least one of Ansible, Chef or Puppet
    • Build & CI Experience, Jenkins or TeamCity, Artifactory
    • IT monitoring systems such as Zabbix
    • An understanding of SQL databases
    • Windows Administration would be a plusWhat you're looking for:Our technology is built on the idea that everyone should be able to work from anywhere, at any time, and on any device. It's a simple philosophy that guides everything we do - including how we work. If you're an engineer, we'll give you plenty of ways to test your skills on cutting edge technology. We want employees to do what they do best, every day.Be bold. Take risks. Imagine a better way to work. If this sounds like you then we'd love to talk.Functional Area:Cloud OpsAbout us:Citrix is a cloud company that enables mobile workstyles. We create a continuum between work and life by allowing people to work whenever, wherever, and however they choose. Flexibility and collaboration is what we're all about. The Perks: We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. You'll enjoy our workstyle within an incredible culture. We'll give you all the tools you need to succeed so you can grow and develop with us.Citrix Systems, Inc. is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, genetic carrier status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, protected veteran status and other protected classifications. Citrix uses applicant information consistent with the Citrix Recruitment Policy Notice at https://www.citrix.com/about/legal/privacy/citrix-recruitment-privacy-notice.html Citrix welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the job application process, please contact us at (877) 924-8749 or email us at--ASKHR@citrix.com --for assistance.If this is an evergreen requisition, by applying you are giving Citrix consent to be considered for future openings of other roles of similar qualifications. Citrix (NASDAQ:CTXS) aims to power a world where people, organizations and things are securely connected and accessible to make the extraordinary possible. We help customers reimagine the future of work by providing the most comprehensive secure digital workspace that unifies the apps, data and services people need to be productive, and simplifies IT's ability to adopt and manage complex cloud environments. With 2017 annual revenue of $2.82 billion, Citrix solutions are in use by more than 400,000 organizations including 99 percent of the Fortune 100 and 98 percent of the Fortune 500.

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