Software Developer - Cloud

Job Overview: The Software Developer for cloud designs, builds, configures and tests cloud platforms, solutions and integrations. This is done on Mercedes-Benz's on-premesis cloud and public cloud with Microsoft Azure based on IT and business requirements. This position requires a proactive mindset, technical background, and End User analysis skills to develop/support solutions(s) within the IT department. Hands-on experience with designing, developing and building medium to large-scale solutions. Flexibility and ability to adapt to a variety of responsibilities and settings, self-drive and motivation to continuously learn and apply new technologies and solutions are key success factors. This position requires hands-on experience with key cloud technologies like Kubernetes, docker containers, infrastructure automation and configuration tools like Chef, puppet, PowerShell, python, logging and monitoring tools, docker registry, Gitlab or GitHub code repository, DevOps tools and supporting processes and documentation relevant to maintenance of solutions. IT experience in designing prototypes, proof of concepts and building reference models Responsibilities: - As a software developer for cloud, configure the Kubernetes clusters and develop scripts to deploy docker containers using integration with DevOps tools. Understand the functional aspects, processes, inbound and outbound interfaces, load balancing requirements and database requirements to onboard the projects in Container as a service environment. Strong understanding of Kubernetes master configuration to ensure zero downtime and failover of production workloads. This profile will leverage all available skills to enhance and strengthen our infrastructure provisioning to support application development capabilities and create solutions that are robust, scalable and secure. (40%) - Capacity management and proactive recommendations to the customer to increase capacity as needed. Work with end users and other IT colleagues to develop infrastructure change system requirements; Keep up with the pace of change in cloud space in terms of technology. Support platform upgrades conducted by central team. Work with Security to ensure development of secure and robust solutions. (30%) - Plan/Communicate: Assist as necessary in developing project plans and schedules; Track progress to plans; Communicate status, issues and risks to supervisor, colleagues and stakeholders on a timely basis. Provide Operational support and collaborate with managed service provider to resolve production issues. (20%) - Develop strong and productive relationships with business partners, colleagues and management. Collaborate with DFS colleagues in other regions for building scalable solutions. (10%) Qualifikationen Qualifications: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position. This position requires a minimum of 3+ years of overall work experience. Preferred experience includes: - Information Technology: 3+ years Education: Bachelor's Degree is required, Master's Degree is preferred. Recommended majors include: - Computer/Information Science - Engineering Additional Knowledge: - Work with end users and architects to understand and implement new requirements - Work in an agile team environment to develop, test and deploy software, platforms and changes using agile methodologies, concepts and framework such as Scrum and Kanban - Develop high performance, scalable solutions, front end to backend services, integration of solutions - Proficient in deploying, configuring and managing Kubernetes based docker containers, Microservices concepts, familiarity with cloud deployment patterns IaaS, PaaS, CaaS, knowledge of infrastructure automation and configuration with chef, puppet, python, PowerShell, ansible technologies. Experience in the integration with backend systems through Apigee/ ESB, and IAM tools like OpenID/ SAML for user authentication, configuration and use of logging and monitoring tools like ELK stack and Grafana, Knowledge of database access patterns and JDBC - Familiarity with Restful APIs - Development experience in cloud environment using springboot, Java. Provide operational support when necessary - Experience in analytical, problem solving, troubleshooting, performance tuning and conducting root cause analysis. Skills: - Analytical skills: - Ability to Collect data and establish facts and identify trends and variances - Facilitation skills - IT skills - Application development - Database - e-Technologies/Web - Middleware - Programming - Presentations skills - Problem Solving skills - Project Management skills - Team member Additional Skills: - Good verbal and written communication skills Presentation skills Performance Skills/Individual Competencies: - Dedication and high motivation - Focus on end user needs - Understands processes well - Demonstrate and support top performance - Create and demonstrate accountability and credibility - Timely escalation - Regular communication - Team work in an agile environment - Ability to follow processes and guidelines. - Technical knowledge - Must be passionate about technology, quick learner, excited about learning and embracing new technologies as needed Posting Statement If you were not re-directed successfully after clicking the "Apply for this job" button, please click the following link to search and apply for the role on the local career portal: https://daimler.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl Mercedes-Benz Financial Services offers competitive salary, performance-based bonuses and a full suite of benefits including 401(K) with match, generous vacation and personal time, a Mercedes-Benz car program as well as flexible work arrangements