Systems Engineer, KAYAK Software Corporation (Concord, MA): The Systems
Engineer will contribute to the architecture and operability of the platforms and technologies that support KAYAKs live production web site. Help guide processes and workflows. Improve our virtual/metal machine provisioning infrastructure and puppet code. Implement placement constraints for our Docker Swarm. Help maintain all physical hardware that runs the website, engineering, and billing infrastructures. Assist in running the operating systems, puppet code, patching, and supporting tools. Participate in implementing new technologies to improve our environment. Evaluate, improve, harden, and upgrade existing technologies. Provide direct and responsive support for urgent production issues. Facilitate the translation of loosely defined requirements into hardened solutions. Use open-source technologies and tools to accomplish goals. Use coding languages and scripting methodologies to solve problems. Participate in the 24/7 on-call rotation. Telecommuting from within the U.S. allowed. The minimum requirement is a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Telecommunication Systems Management, or a closely related field. The special requirement is any level of demonstrated knowledge of: program languages Python, Bash, and Nodejs; cloud-related tools: Docker and Elasticsearch; and networking fundamentals: LACP, IPs, routing, and netmasks. Qualified applicants email resumes to Gina Frost, Global Mobility and Immigration Partner, at gina.frost@kayak.com with reference to job code SESA25.