Linux/VAS Engineer
Full Time
Islamabad
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Description:
- Demonstrated expertise in operating system fundamentals with a focus on Linux administration.
- Proficiency in configuring and managing web applications and database servers, including Apache, Tomcat,
HAProxy, Nginx, and MySQL. - Experience as an administrator for Apache, Tomcat, and Nginx, encompassing installation, configuration,
application deployment, and maintenance. - Skill in profiling server resource usage, optimizing, and fine-tuning as necessary.
- Ability to write queries and generate ad hoc reports according to requirements.
- Development of database backup scripts and monitoring their execution, along with monthly data archiving.
- Verification of monthly reports from backend databases.
- Proactive monitoring of web applications and prompt resolution of server issues.
- Collaborating with teams to identify and address application issues at the server level.
- Proficiency with monitoring tools such as Nagios for statistical analysis.
- Scripting proficiency in shell/bash/perl for task automation and customization.
- Effective coordination with clients to understand issues and facilitate resolution by internal teams.
- Competence in reading and monitoring Java application log files for troubleshooting.
- Identification of opportunities for enhanced performance in SQL operations and implementations.
- Oversight of production and staging environment database operations.
- Design, implementation, and monitoring of disaster recovery plans for the production database environment.
- Documenting processes and procedures clearly and concisely.
- Maintaining smooth communication with customers via web, email, and phone channels.
- Conducting online sessions with customers for issue resolution and providing Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Cultivating and sustaining positive working relationships with customers and colleagues.
- Addresses additional responsibilities as assigned, including troubleshooting and maintaining VAS platforms and
services. - Ensures 24/7 availability of VAS services and adherence to all Service Level Agreements by the technical
services team. - Guarantees the uptime, functionality, and backup of systems and servers at all times.
- Applies telecom integration expertise in SMSC, USSD, IVR, SDP, Apps, Portals, charging gateways, and Services
delivery platforms. - Utilizes knowledge of mobile internet and telecom VAS operations to establish operation methodologies and
processes.
Skills Required:
- Extensive hands-on experience in Linux configuration and optimization.
- Advanced proficiency in MySQL database management, including query writing and optimization.
- Expertise in configuring replication in MySQL.
- Proficient in crafting and fine-tuning SQL statements for optimal performance.
- Solid understanding of code versioning tools like Git and SVN.
- Proficient in MySQL administration and maintenance.
- Skilled in writing shell/bash scripts for automation and customization.
- Familiarity with Java programming.
- Capable in customer handling and communication.
- Proficiency in Tomcat, HAProxy and Nagios