Senior Systems Engineer

Rocket Software

Senior Systems Engineer specializing in automation for Rocket Software. Responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing automation solutions for efficient operations in core infrastructure services.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timePune • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDockerKubernetesLinuxOpenShiftPythonVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and operate Ansible playbooks and workflows to automate the provisioning and lifecycle management of virtualized systems.
Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across automation, Linux systems, virtualization platforms, and infrastructure components.
Maintain comprehensive documentation including runbooks, architecture diagrams, operating procedures, and automation standards.
Interact with Rocket development teams to define system and business requirements to support Rocket Software go-to-market efforts.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand application requirements, develop, implement, and maintain scalable and secure solutions that meet the business needs.
Support key technology initiatives including disaster recovery, merger and acquisition activities, capacity planning, and budgeting.
Monitor and optimize system performance, platform health, and automation efficiency; provide capacity planning and improvement recommendations.
Provide timely problem resolution, incident management, and root cause analysis.
Perform duties following all company standards regarding engagement, change management, and escalations.
Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ten or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.
10+ years of hands-on experience in IT operations, with a strong focus on Linux systems and scripting (Bash, Python, YAML, PowerShell, etc) for automation (e.g., using Ansible, Nutanix NCM, or similar tools).
Proficient in virtualization technologies, such as VMWare vSphere, ESXi, Nutanix AHV, and RedHat OpenShift.
Familiarity with enterprise storage systems and networking fundamentals.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; desire and ability to document configurations in support of a larger team.
Good interpersonal skills with a strong focus on listening and questioning to derive the best solutions.
Ability and motivation to learn new technologies quickly and with minimal support and guidance.
Ability to present ideas and solutions to challenging issues; then lead and implement those ideas.
Strong project management skills and attention to details with a customer focus is critical.
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent certification is preferred.
Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) and automation tools.
Experience with hybrid cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

AnsibleLinux systemsBashPythonYAMLPowerShellVMware vSphereNutanix AHVRedHat OpenShiftcontainerization

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal skillslisteningproblem-solvingproject managementattention to detailcustomer focusability to learn quicklyleadership

Certifications

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)