In this role, you will be a key contributor for complex development tasks and be able to provide technical leadership on Linux hardening/configuration, package management, continuous integration, deployments, and virtualization. The ideal candidate will be a software developer who is passionate about automating server configurations, deployments, and other IT processes.
Environment: Linux, Scripting (Ruby, Perl, Bash, or Python), PostgreSQL 15+, Jenkins, Nexus, and GitHubKEY SKILLSETS
- Scripting expertise with Bash and any of Perl, Python, or Ruby (5+ years)
- This position requires a detailed understanding of Linux operating systems (Rocky Linux \ RedHat), RPM packaging\deployment, Operating System configuration, tuning, and hardening.
- Experience creating kickstarts or similar system installation technologies.
- Designing and implementing Jenkins CI\CD pipelines.
- Ability to troubleshoot operating system issues, configuration problems, authentication errors, and related software defects
- Must be a graduate of a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering program (or similar field)
- Maintain Perl, Ruby and Shell scripts that allow customers to easily deploy and configure our solution, run backups\restores, provide high availability, and perform other administrative tasks
- Plan and execute a migration of administrative scripts from Perl to either Python or Ruby
- Maintain robust solution security by managing OS and software updates, implementing system hardening, and ensuring compliance with industry frameworks
- Manage \ build the kickstarts that install our solution currently based on Rocky Linux
- Administer and support CI/CD pipelines and build automation processes using Jenkins.
- Automate operations such as PostgreSQL database backup\restores, deployments, and upgrades
- Help our support team delight our customer issues by quickly resolving issues as they arise
- Maintain and support on-premises infrastructure, including server room equipment, physical and virtual servers, storage, and networking systems.
- Help transition solution to containers
- Mentor others
- Must use only company-approved AI tools and follow documented company AI usage policy
- Ability to lead a small team
- Knowledge / experience with containerization (Docker / Kubernetes)
- Experience with networking (IP, DNS, Routing, Firewalls, etc...)
- Knowledge / experience with virtualization technology (VMWare, KVM, Nutanix, Hyper-V)
- Knowledge of LDAP and Active Directory
- Experience leveraging AI tools in order to expedite performing job function
- Cryptography technologies and certificates
- Database management skills (PostgreSQL preferred)
ABOUT SUNBIRD
- We are all about delighting our clients and live/breathe the end client/user experience.
- We have amazing PTO Policy that allows you to take care of yourself and your family.
- We offer medical, dental, vision and life insurance to employees.
- We believe in collaboration, teamwork, creativity and taking initiative.
Interested? Read on for additional details about this opportunity to join our amazing team!
- What is DCIM Software: www.sunbirddcim.com/what-dcim
- What are customers saying about Sunbird: www.sunbirddcim.com/reviews
- Why work at Sunbird: www.sunbirddcim.com/careers
Sunbird is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of scripting expertise with Bash and any of Perl, Python, or Ruby
- Detailed understanding of Linux operating systems (Rocky Linux / RedHat)
- Experience creating kickstarts or similar system installation technologies
- Designing and implementing Jenkins CI/CD pipelines
- Graduate of a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering program
What We Do
Sunbird Software is changing the way data centers are being managed. With a focus on real user scenarios for real customer problems, we help data center operators manage tasks and processes faster and more efficient than ever before, while saving costs and improving availability. We strive to eliminate the complexity they have been forced to accept from point tools and home grown applications, removing the dependency on emails and spreadsheets to transform the delivery of data center services. Sunbird delivers on this commitment with unexpected simplicity through products that are easy to find, buy, deploy, use, and maintain. Our solutions are rooted in our deep connections with our customers who share best practices and participate in our user groups and product development process.









