_{18th March, 2025}

Sr. Platform Engineer/Sr. Software Engineer #1019729
Job Description:

• If you're looking for a career that will provide a challenging work environment and many opportunities to learn, our company is the place for you. Join our team and become part of a company full of exciting opportunities.
• We help employees achieve their personal best by offering many opportunities that develop and enhance their skills for career advancement.
• This positions supports a leading utility company based in Jackson, Michigan, dedicated to providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions.
• We are looking for a Senior Platform Engineer or Senior Software Engineer to join our team.
• This hybrid position offers the opportunity to work both onsite and remotely, ensuring a flexible work-life balance.
• As a Senior Platform Engineer/Senior Software Engineer, you will be a crucial part of the Redwood team, responsible for supporting both delivery and operational needs.
• Redwood is our job scheduler for both SAP and non-SAP applications, processing background jobs for numerous applications.
• This role is integral to the smooth operation of our systems and may include a project to convert our existing on-premise Redwood system to the RunMyJobs SaaS solution.

 
Key Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain the Redwood job scheduling system for both SAP and non-SAP applications.
• Configure and manage jobs written in various languages, including Shell scripting (Linux and Windows), Database queries, Java, Perl, Python, and HTTP.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery and operation of Redwood jobs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Redwood job scheduling and execution.
• Participate in the project to convert the on-premise Redwood system to the RunMyJobs SaaS solution.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

 
Skills:

• Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or Software Engineer, preferably in a utility or similar industry.
• Strong proficiency in Shell scripting (Linux and Windows), Database queries, Java, Perl, Python, and HTTP.
• Experience with job scheduling systems, particularly Redwood.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively both onsite and remotely.

 
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

 
Skills and Experience:
Required Skills:

• JAVA
• LINUX
• SHELL SCRIPTING
• SAAS
• DATABASE

 
Additional Skills:

• HTTP
• PYTHON
• ENERGY SOLUTIONS
• SAP
• PROBLEM-SOLVING
• JOB SCHEDULING
• SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE
• PERL

 
Languages:

• English

        Read
        Write
        Speak
 
Minimum Degree Required:

• Bachelor's Degree

 
Additional Info:
 
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra.  We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!
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