Description:
- To design and implement a high-performance computing environment and data management system aligned with global standards for earth observation data that enables the storage, processing, discovery, and access, archiving and curation of satellite data and derived information products acquired and developed by the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement an Earth observation Data Systems Strategy.
Qualifications and Experience:
A Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems or related qualification. 10 years as a Senior Systems Engineer, Software Engineer or similar experience. More than 5 years’ experience as Head of technical systems team (management position) and experience in agile methodology, DevOps and scrum will be an added advantage. Knowledge of managing a hybrid computing environment, i.e., mixture of on-premise and cloud resources.Skills and Knowledge:
Knowledge of modern system design architectures (e.g., Containerization and Orchestration (Kubernetes)). Management of hybrid data centre, managing a mixture of on-premises and cloud-based resources. Understanding of Computer networks and Security Hardware virtualization and clustering technologies Storage systems – short term and long-term storage systems (backup technologies) Systems hosting infrastructure and life-cycle management Applications and integration architectures Knowledge of Cloud computing architectures and services (Storage and Compute) and preferably AWS. Experience leading a software development team. Preferably, having a solid software development background will be beneficial, using any of modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript). Experience with the SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) and modern ways of working, such as leading fast-paced teams by applying DevOps (XOps) and Agile Methodologies. Ability to lead a team of software developers and be hands-on when situation requires – leading by example.Additional Info:
10 to 15 years
Salary: R1780418
Job Reference #: 1081923926
11 Aug 2022;
from:
gumtree.co.za