Software Systems Engineer

Company: WayUp
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description
Jada Systems Inc is looking for a Ground Data System Operations support engineer to work on exciting projects. The successful candidate will be part of a larger team of supporting Ground Data System Operations at various levels and will be an integral part of the team's success. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: --- Starting, monitoring, and debugging the operations of the OPERA SDS data production cluster, which will execute tens of thousands of jobs per day to generate hundreds of thousands or products daily, delivered to the NASA archives --- Analyzing the performance of the cluster, identifying bottlenecks, propose possible solutions. --- Writing and executing scripts to execute data accountability, identifying gaps in data production, and product distribution to verify latency requirements --- Testing new software releases on development and I&T cloud environments before they are deployed into production --- Executing data processing requests for other OPERA teams, such as ADT (Algorithm Development Team) and PST (Project Science Team), to enable validation at scale of the science algorithms before the start of operations --- Identifying potential issues and problems before they arise, determining the root cause and developing solutions --- Developing scripts to automate tasks when possible --- The candidate will participate in the project's weekly meetings for task assignment, prioritization, progress report, and team collaboration, and work with the rest of the JPL SDS team to meet the project deadlines and milestones --- It is expected that the candidate will be able to work independently, reporting as needed to the Operations Engineering Lead, but requiring little or no daily direction Education / Work Experience: Bachelor of Science in STEM or a related field, or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of related experience. Work Location: The work will be done in Pasadena CA This position requires a U.S. Citizen who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization. Required Skills: --- Experience with operating complex software systems composed of heterogenous applications, including popular open-source engines and databases (Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, Celery) and Cloud hosted services. --- Specific experience with AWS processing and data storage, including familiarity with the AWS console, EC2 instance management, S3 storage, Lambda, SNS/SQS, and concepts like Autoscaling groups and basics networking on the AWS cloud. --- Minimum 3 years of hands-on scripting using Python, shell, or similar scripting languages. --- Experience with configuring, executing, and debugging Docker containers --- Familiarity with working with client-server protocols, APIs, User Interfaces. --- Familiarity with Earth Sciences data formats (NetCDF, HDF, geoTIFF), services (OpenSearch, Cumulus) and data archives (DAACs). --- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. --- Strong dedication to mission success, willingness to debug complex problems, and attention to detail. --- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. --- Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Optional Skills: --- Previous experience with the JPL HySDS (Hybrid Science Data System) data processing engine. --- Knowledge of Dev/Ops methodologies including direct experience with setting up CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins. --- Experience with Infrastructure-As-Code (IaC) languages such as Terraform . Company Description Jada Systems Inc was established in July 2000 in Pasadena, California to meet the increasing and challenging market demands for IT services. In the 23 years since our inception, we have streamlined effective IT support services and solutions for a variety of clients. Our history demonstrates excellent service and proven solutions in a timely manner with the specific results that our clients strive for. Take a look at our company timeline and awards received by the team.
Company Description
Jada Systems Inc was established in July 2000 in Pasadena, California to meet the increasing and challenging market demands for IT services. In the 23 years since our inception, we have streamlined effective IT support services and solutions for a variety of clients. Our history demonstrates excellent service and proven solutions in a timely manner with the specific results that our clients strive for. Take a look at our company timeline and awards received by the team.

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