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This Position reports to:
Head of EngineeringYour role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to initiate and drive technology, software, product, and/or solution development using in-depth technical expertise in a specific area. Each day, you will act as the first point of contact in Research and Development (R&D) for in-depth product or technology-related issues. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting strategic corporate technology management and future product/software/solution architecture.
This role is contributing to the Process Automation Business of Process Control Platform in India and Sweden Location.
You will be mainly accountable for:
• Define and communicate a clear vision and long-term strategy for the infrastructure services on which our control systems operate. Ensure alignment with the overall business objectives and the needs of control system.
• Own and manage the product backlog, balancing new feature requests with technical debt prioritization. Make strategic decisions to prioritize items based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility, ensuring that development efforts deliver maximum ROI.
•Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster strong communication across development teams, system architects, product managers, and other key stakeholders. Facilitate collaboration to resolve scope conflicts and ensure alignment in functionality, helping teams stay aligned on shared goals and timelines.
•Safety & Cybersecurity: Partner closely with cybersecurity and safety teams to incorporate safeguards against potential threats. Ensure the infrastructure services meet all necessary compliance standards and that safety features are robustly implemented to minimize risks of system failures or accidents.
Qualifications for the role
•BE (Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, ) or MCA with 12 +years overall Experience in Product Development on Linux environments and deployments. •Solid understanding of Linux operating system fundamentals, including kernel parameters, file systems, networking, and process management.
•Experience with Linux command-line tools (`grep`, `awk`, `sed`, `curl`) for troubleshooting and sytem analysis.
•Proficiency in shell scripting (e.g., Bash) for automating common testing tasks and log analysis.
•Familiarity with Kubernetes architecture, including control plane components (`kube-api server`, `etcd`, `kube-scheduler`,etc.) and worker node components (`kubelet`, `kube-proxy`).
•Hands-on experience testing Kubernetes clusters, preferably lightweight distributions like K3s, Micro Shift, or other edge-specific platforms.
•Understanding of networking concepts (e.g., IP routing, DNS, VLANs, load balancing) and experience with network
troubleshooting tools (`tcpdump`, `wireshark`).
More about us
ABB a provides a comprehensive range of integrated automation, electrical and digital systems and services for customers in the process, hybrid and maritime industries. These offerings, coupled with deep domain knowledge in each end market, help to optimize productivity, energy efficiency, sustainability and safety of industrial processes and operations.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (BE in Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics) or MCA and 12+ years overall experience in product development on Linux environments and deployments
- Solid understanding of Linux OS fundamentals (kernel parameters, file systems, networking, process management)
- Experience with Linux command-line tools (grep, awk, sed, curl) for troubleshooting and system analysis
- Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash) for automating testing tasks and log analysis
- Familiarity with Kubernetes architecture including control plane (kube-apiserver, etcd, kube-scheduler) and worker components (kubelet, kube-proxy)
- Hands-on experience testing Kubernetes clusters; experience with lightweight/edge distributions (K3s, MicroShift) preferred
- Understanding of networking concepts (IP routing, DNS, VLANs, load balancing) and experience with network troubleshooting tools (tcpdump, Wireshark)
- Experience in product ownership or product management (managing backlog, prioritization, stakeholder alignment)
- Ability to collaborate with cybersecurity and safety teams to meet compliance and safety requirements
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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