[CALUG] Fwd: Follow up on my voice message re: Linux Distro software engineering opening in Annapolis

[Dale Sansing]

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From: Jed Davis <jed at carrolltech.net>
Date: Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 10:38 PM
Subject: Re: Follow up on my voice message re: Linux Distro software
engineering opening in Annapolis
To: Dale Sansing <dalewsansing at gmail.com>


thank you SO much for that offer.  I'd like to take you up on it.  Would
you copy and post the job description below?  I've included my contact
information as well.  Thank you so much for your kind and generous offer.

Jed

>  Sr. Software Engineer - Linux Distro's (Annapolis, MD)
>>
>>  *Summary*
>>
>> This is a senior software engineering role requiring design,
>> implementation and unit testing of production-quality software for our
>> purpose-built network services appliance.    The developer in this role
>> will be responsible for building Linux Distro’s, patching Kernels and
>> working with the open source community to identify patches and fixes.
>>
>> *The Company: *
>>
>> Our client is a publicly held, profitable and rapidly growing company
>> with offices around the world.  They are leaders in the field of network
>> automation and management, specifically Network Infrastructure Control;
>> Network Change and Configuration Management (NCCM); IP Address Management
>> (IPAM) and NDS/DHCP management.  Their products can be found in more than
>> 4,000 organizations, including 8 out of the top 10 service providers, the
>> world's top 12 largest banks, 3 of the largest retailers, and 6 of the
>> world's largest manufacturers.
>>
>> *Why work here?*
>>
>>    - Really get the chance to build the distro.  Not just writing
>>    scripts.  They package their own distro in an embedded environment.
>>    - Cutting edge distro’s on x86, but moving to new architectures and
>>    software offerings.
>>    - Great opportunity to do some interesting work at the platform level
>>    in an environment that is really crucial to the success of almost 50% of
>>    the Fortune 500.
>>    - Value and Stability – Well managed public company with a strong
>>    track record of stability and very strong Sr. Management team.
>>
>>
>> *Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:*
>>
>>
>>    - Carry out requirements analysis, design, estimation,
>>    implementation, unit testing and maintenance for product and platform
>>    features
>>    - Working on device drivers that support new hardware, patching
>>    kernels, working with the Linux community to identify patches and fixes.
>>    - Participate proactively in design discussions, design/code reviews
>>    and project management
>>    - Create system software written in compiled languages - C/C++ and
>>    scripting languages (Python, Perl, Bash, Ruby) for our Linux-based
>>    appliance platform
>>    - Work independently as well as in team roles, including providing
>>    team leadership for offshore teams.
>>    - Database responsibilities built around troubleshooting issues
>>    surrounding disk, file servers, i/o, performance and virtualization.
>>
>>
>> *Skills & Requirements:*
>>
>>
>>    - *Knowledge and Experience:*
>>       - 5+ years of distinguished career in a hands-on software
>>       development role.
>>       - Experience with Linux build/configuration management using RPM
>>       and other tools
>>       - Intimate familiarity with one or more Linux distros and
>>       knowledge of the Open Source ecosystem.   The environment is primarily
>>       built around Fedora.
>>       - Strong C, Java and scripting language (Python/Perl/Bash)
>>       programming skills within a Linux programming environment and a multi-core
>>       x86 platform.
>>       - Strong understanding of inter-process communication, threading
>>       models, synchronization concepts and experience with complex multithreaded
>>       software design is required.
>>       - Experience with high-performance virtualized applications is
>>       required.
>>       - Database experience (MySQL and SQL) is required.
>>       - Experience with one or more of the following: scalability and
>>       performance benchmarking/tuning, other database systems; x86 system
>>       architecture;
>>       - Would LOVE someone who is writing to the mailing lists and has a
>>       presence in the open source community
>>
>>    - *Skills and Abilities:*
>>       - Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet stretch
>>       goals.  Familiarity with Agile development methods is a plus.
>>       - Strong troubleshooting/problem-solving ability;  ability to
>>       create efficient solutions to complex problems.
>>       - Strong time management and organizational skills.
>>       - Ability to work independently in a results-oriented environment.
>>       - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
>>       - Ability to review the work of others critically and provide
>>       constructive feedback.
>>
>> If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please
contact:

James E. "Jed" Davis, Jr.
Partner
Carroll Technology Services, Inc. <http://www.carrolltech.net/>
410-552-0422 x2
877-885-5899 x2  <http://www.carrolltech.net/>
Join me on LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/in/carrolltech>!



-- 
Warm regards,
Dale Sansing

Linux/VMware Systems Administrator
410-952-4232 (m)
4022 Font Hill Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21042-5616
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