[Discuss] [Position-available] Mid level Cloud Operations Developer

[Jason Normand]

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TraceLink is an established "start-up", that develops cloud based b2b
software for the pharmaceutical industry.  Primarily focused on contract
manufacturing, supply chain and regulatory compliance.  We are located in
Wakefield Massachusetts, right off route 128/95.  This is a direct hire,
full time, permanent possition.  You will be working along side myself and
our VP of could operations.  We have a number of other available possitions
in development and product management, that can be found here
http://www.tracelink.com/cloud-computing-careers

Cloud Operations Developer
TraceLink is seeking a full-time, experienced Cloud Operations Developer
with direct, hand-on experience developing software to manage the
deployment, monitoring, and security of Linux systems and applications in
Amazon's AWS. The position is part of a team responsible for the
deployment, management, and operation of TraceLink Life Sciences Cloud
Platform.

Responsibilities
* Development and maintenance of tools and processes used to support the
  operation,deployment and management of TraceLink's Life Sciences Cloud
  Platform
* Assist with the monitoring and management of TraceLink's cloud platform.
This
  includes health, system and application security, performance, and metrics
* Responding to and addressing any system, application, or network failures
or
  issues, including issues outside normal business hours
* Communicate with all parts of the TraceLink organization, in both verbal
and
  written capacity
* Work closely with management and other departments to assist planning,
  implementation, documentation, management, troubleshooting, and
incremental
  improvement of processes as they relate to the department and the rest of
the
  company

Skills and Requirements
Candidates must possess the following skills and traits:
* 3-5 years direct, hands-on experience developing tools and processes to
  support the deployment and management of a distributed system in a Unix
  environment
* Have a solid understanding by having done what it takes to deliver a
product
  to customers from development through production-test and ultimately to
  production
* Prior position in cloud operations and development
* Programming: Skilled with Python, Boto, Bash, programming in a SVN/GIT
source
  code controlled environment, knowledge of Perl a plus
* Tools: Skilled with Puppet/mcollective, Nagios, and related
* 1-2 years hands-on experience with Amazon's EC2 (and related) API and CLI
* Strong understanding of Linux, IP networking, Linux system services,
  virtualization, and configuration management techniques including the use
of
  Open Source tools in a Cloud/SaaS environment
* First hand experience with solving problems in the areas of systems and
  application performance
* BS Computer Science or related discipline

Key Attributes
* Have a solid grasp on what it takes to configure and manage multiple
Linux
  systems, along with strong skills in programming
* Strong organizational skills
* Ability to multi-task, estimate timelines accurately and set/take
priorities
  effectively
* Attention to detail is critical
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to communicate and document new/established
tools/procedures/policies
* Understands role of documentation and communication in an operational
  environment
* Excellent problem solving skills
* Punctual and reliable

Full incentive package available, salary is flexible depending on
experience and fit, and includes stock options.

If your are interested or have any other questions just let me know.  I can
get you in touch with our VP  and CFO.