Overview
The Processing Engineer will support the data processing system for a global network of sensors, operating and monitoring software modules, and contributing to the development of ancillary software.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support to the data processing system of a global network of radionuclide, seismic, hydroacoustic and infrasound sensors;
- Operate and monitor software modules for automatic processing, operating systems, database interfaces, distributed transaction management software, data distribution services and other relevant software;
- Provide substantive technical input to ensure the proper performance of database interfaces and of other related commercial software and support the reliable operation of the interactive analysis tools and event screening processes;
- Document software problems, configuration changes and technical issues;
- Implement and test new operational software releases;
- Support the connection configuration and testing of new stations;
- Contribute to the development of ancillary software to support operations;
- Support training of trainees assigned to the Unit;
- Plan, monitor and control projects using applicable project management methodologies including Agile;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
- At least five (5) years of relevant working experience in data processing, application software support, programming and maintenance on Linux based operating systems, including Oracle and Postgres databases, containers, Kubernetes, and network problems diagnostics;
- Working experience with software version control systems (preferably with GIT) is essential;
- Knowledge of internet protocols is essential;
- Experience in Perl, Python, SQL, and csh/ksh/bash is a requirement.
- Knowledge of the C , C++ and Java programming language is essential;
- Working experience with Apache Kafka and RabbitMQ message brokers for building reliable, scalable, and event-driven distributed data pipelines is essential;
- Demonstrated software testing skills and ability to identify and address software problems quickly is essential;
- Relevant working experience in seismological/geophysical/radionuclide data processing area is highly desirable;
- Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure is desirable;
- Experience in IT Project Management with Prince2, Scrum Master or similar certification is desirable;
- Experience in IT Service Management with ITIL certification is desirable;
- Strong knowledge of security best practices and information security principles is desirable;
- Strong ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural environment.
Qualifications
University degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or a related field.
