Job Description Summary
Who are you?
You are a passionate and technical client-obsessed Implementation (DevOps) Solution Specialist who understands emerging energy industry trends and implications on utilities and their clients. You are a trusted advisor to the client, providing technical expertise in the planning, requirements management, design, build (including custom software development) and implementation of GE GridOS DERMS solutions to meet client needs.
What will you as our new Sr. DevOps Solution Specialist work on?
You hold a diploma, bachelor’s degree in computer science, or engineering or have the relevant hands-on experience to succeed.
AWS, Azure, and / or GCP Cloud Platforms and Technologies.
Infrastructure as Code scripting with Terraform, Ansible or cloud native (ARM, Cloud Formation).
GitHub, CI/CD pipeline design and scheduling with code quality stages spanning the lifecycle of continuous build & quality, continuous deploy, and continuous testing.
Knowledge of DevOps and DevSecOps (static, dynamic, artifactory, code scanning). Build and deploy experience of Docker containers using Helm Charts and YAML configurations. Deployment and management of securely hardened technology frameworks including Kafka, and Kubernetes. Pipeline integration with DevOps Tools such as GIT, Docker, K8 containers, SonarQube, Nexus, Vault, test automation, Fortify, and Twistlock, Gitea, and Jenkins. Hands on experience in solution deployment with PDI and ArgoCD technologies. Agile/Lean principles such as SCRUM, Kanban, MVP, Windows and Linux Server, SQL Server, Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, and Infrastructure Automation Tools Self-starter with the ability to work in a cross functional team-based environment. Excellent analytical skills and must be able to look at situations from different vantage points to make data-driven decisions and solve problems. GitHub, CI/CD pipeline design and scheduling with code quality stages spanning the lifecycle of Continuous Build & Quality, Continuous Deploy, and Continuous Testing. Experience working with Azure, Windows and Linux Server, SQL Server, Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Systems, and Infrastructure Automation Tools Strong understanding of web applications and other technologies Excellent analytical skills and must be able to look at situations from different vantage points to make data-driven decisions and solve problems. Knowledge on relational and non-relational databases. Triage and debug any issues that arise during testing and production. Automate testing across CI/CD and cloud infrastructure management. Knowledge of secure code development. You have strong understanding of the utilities industry vertical and what Distributed Energy Resource Managed Solutions (DERMS) are all about. Hands on Python enterprise application development
Seven plus (7) + years of enterprise application development experience Java, Microsoft .Net, Python, or other enterprise SW development experience.
You are highly familiar with emerging energy industry trends and implications on utility clients in DER management, coupled with how to manage requirements effectively, how to message the change effectively, and overall, how to manage client expectations.
You get things done within project deadlines, and with strong focus on quality. Positive attitude and a strong commitment to delivering quality work.
You are a natural collaborator and demonstrate a “we before me” attitude. Self-starter with the ability to work in a cross functional team-based environment.
You can quickly understand and analyze various approaches and processes and are able to configure solutions to client needs given existing product functionality. You can drill down to the details, obtaining the right level of specificity for your team. You can creatively solve complex problems. Understanding of how to triage and debug any issues that arise during testing and production. Possesses excellent analytical and problem resolution skills.
Strong written and verbal communication style. Can effectively share complex technical topics with various levels of audience.
You are deeply curious and love to ask questions. You’re a lifelong learner. Ability and desire to learn different skills outside of their domain of expertise.
You enjoy being in front of clients, listening to their needs. You are deeply focused on ensuring their success. You can create powerful user stories detailing the needs of your clients.
A genuine interest in new tools and technology. You learn new software quickly without extensive documentation or hand holding. High enthusiasm with a sense of urgency to get things done.