Linux Developer: Procom Services

Our client, a leader in the Telecommunications industry, is looking for a senior level candidate for a long term contract in RTP. The successful applicant will be working on leading edge technologies in a fast paced environment. Our client has had a very successful last few quarters and is poised for continued growth. We are looking for a “hands-on” contributor who can make a positive impact in your first few weeks. The primary skill focus for this opportunity is very strong Linux systems development. You should have considerable scripting and RPM experience. The client’s high reliability Telecom products require a candidate with in depth knowledge of Linux in both an application development and systems level environment. Architecting telecommunications or similar systems using COTS rack mounted servers, storage devices, and networking components is needed.

Other skills required include;
Disk layout strategies and disk drive technologies
• RAID options for the filesystem
• Configuration of hardware such as serial ports, Ethernet ports, USB ports, modems, etc.
• Extensive experience in packaging software using RPM
• Creation of RPMs
• RPM dependency management in a customized Linux Distribution
• Software modification and repair of customized RPM patches
• Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture or similar blade based
architecture.
• Basic IP networking concepts. CCNA certified or equivalent.

VMWare experience would be beneficial

RHCE certification a big plus.

Other relevant info:
BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required. A minimum of 15 years of proven system/software development experience, with a minimum of 7 years in the direct development of telecommunications or similar systems utilizing Linux, and IP networking is required. Candidate must be an expert in Bash programming, Perl programming, and the C programming language. OOD and C++ experience is desired. RHCE is desired. CCNA is desired.

Yes, this position does require a strong set of skills and experience, but at this level it would be expected. If this role fits your background please send your resume .

PROCOM SERVICES
A leading provider of IT services in North America, PROCOM and PROCOM SERVICES currently have more than 2800 consultants on assignment and place hundreds of people in permanent positions annually. For over 30 years, we have been finding high-quality jobs for our candidates. Our policies of maintaining open communication with both clients and candidates consistently make us the IT Firm of Choice.

PROCOM and PROCOM SERVICES are committed to employment equity and make every attempt to allow equal representation for all within the workplace.

We would like to thank you for your interest. Please note that all submissions will be assessed. However, only suitable candidates will be contacted further.