From jobs at lists.linux.org.au Wed Oct 12 09:25:05 2016 From: jobs at lists.linux.org.au (LA Jobs List) Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 09:25:05 +1100 (AEDT) Subject: [LA-Jobs] Enterprise Support Engineer- Asia Pacific (Remote) Message-ID: <20161011222506.174EC382@linux.org.au> A new job has been posted on the Linux Australia website. http://linux.org.au/enterprise-support-engineer-asia-pacific-remote =================== https://jobs.lever.co/github/23a118c8-0737-43b8-a81d-a233f34a4760 More and more companies are using GitHub Enterprise, so our global Enterprise Support Team is quickly growing. When our customers have problems, they contact us and it is our goal to help them as quickly, and awesomely as possible. We're looking for Enterprise Support Engineers to join our Asia Pacific Support team. This role is remote, but candidates must be currently be located in Australia, Japan, or New Zealand and possess legal working authorization. Our Enterprise Support Engineers are responsible for helping our GitHub Enterprise customers who have our product installed and managed in the customer's virtualization environment. Your main responsibility will be to work with our customers to solve support tickets. Tickets are usually opened by internal system administrators, and can include investigating load or networking issues, debugging application errors, and discussing feature requests. You'll also work with our engineering team to prioritize issues and development, and our documentation team to improve customer-facing resources. You don?t need to be a Git expert, but you do need to have technical experience and a passion for helping people. The position reports to an Enterprise Support Manager and works closely with other teams and leaders across the company. GitHub works remotely and asynchronously as much as possible. While this role does not require you to live near one of our offices, it will require some travel to meet with co-workers or attend company events. WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: Solve complex customer support tickets often involving Linux servers, source code, and web application issues Effectively communicate technical information to customers and engineering groups at GitHub Work proactively with customers on activities such as coordinating upgrades, communicating upcoming features, and ensuring their installation is running smoothly Identify bugs and improvements in the GitHub Enterprise codebase Manage urgent customer outages during business hours YOU SHOULD HAVE: Current legal working authorization and currently residing in one of the following countries: Japan, Australia or New Zealand Experience with Linux General understanding of how modern web applications work Prior experience providing technical support Excellent problem solving skills Familiarity with some flavor of production-level virtual machine (e.g., VMware ESX, Xen, KVM) Enthusiasm for working directly with customers Stellar English and grammar skills BONUS POINTS: Worked closely with large complex customer accounts Familiarity with Git and GitHub Experience with phone support Ability to look through and understand code (Ruby / Bash) Previous experience as a Linux System Administrator Previous experience providing on-site consulting or professional services About GitHub WHO WE ARE GitHub is the best place to share code with friends, co-workers, classmates, and complete strangers. Over ten million people use GitHub to build amazing things together. With the collaborative features of GitHub.com, our desktop and mobile apps, and GitHub Enterprise, it has never been easier for individuals and teams to write better code, faster. We have a lot of exciting things to do, and we?re looking for the right people to grow with us! WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN Working at GitHub is, to put it simply, a special slice of the universe. We're committed to transparency, collaboration, experimentation, and always staying classy. Because of this unique perspective, we've established one of the most flexible and well designed physical workspaces around that encourages you to work as you work best. Right now, over 60% of our employees are based outside of our San Francisco (SOMA) headquarters and work according to how they get their best stuff done. Ensuring that GitHubbers are healthy, motivated, focused and creative is how GitHub stays awesome. Part of this is ensuring that our benefits* are out of this world. In a nutshell, we've built and are growing a place where we truly love working, and we think you will too. GitHub is made up of people with many different backgrounds and lifestyles, and we like it that way. We invite applications from people of all stripes. We don't discriminate against employees or applicants based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences that people imagine to discriminate against one another. Also, if you have a disability, please let us know if there's anything we can do to make the interview process better for you; we're happy to accommodate. *Please note that benefits vary by country, if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask your recruiter! =================== From jobs at lists.linux.org.au Wed Oct 12 09:25:40 2016 From: jobs at lists.linux.org.au (LA Jobs List) Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 09:25:40 +1100 (AEDT) Subject: [LA-Jobs] Lead Linux Systems Engineer- Strong Networking and Scripting experience essential Message-ID: <20161011222540.D544F382@linux.org.au> A new job has been posted on the Linux Australia website. http://linux.org.au/lead-linux-systems-engineer-strong-networking-and-scripting-experience-essential =================== This is a perfect opportunity for a Linux Systems Engineer to join a World Leading Big Data Company in Sydney CBD . In this role you will be leading the operations and service delivery of an operations infrastructure team. Working closely with development, QA, you will ensure knowledge is reliably provided to support activities. You will also be responsible for mentoring other engineers and making process improvements. To make sparks fly you will have: Minimum 7 years' experience working within a similar environment; Extensive experience managing and supporting Linux systems; Strong scripting skills in bash, Perl or python; Previous experience working with a development team is essential. What makes this role shine? Exciting and fast paced role You will face complex technical challenges Working with cutting edge technologies up to 150k salary package Spark your interest? To find out more about this exciting and challenging role please apply by attaching your resume in MS word format or contact Nadine Leeper on 02 8090 7781 www.sparkrecruitment.com.au =================== From jobs at lists.linux.org.au Mon Oct 24 15:07:02 2016 From: jobs at lists.linux.org.au (LA Jobs List) Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:07:02 +1100 (AEDT) Subject: [LA-Jobs] Young & Rubicam Group Message-ID: <20161024040702.63AC5132@linux.org.au> A new job has been posted on the Linux Australia website. http://linux.org.au/young-rubicam-group =================== Young & Rubicam Group is a global network of preeminent companies focused on building strategic partnerships to deliver global excellence in all forms of communications. Our family of companies, long described as "best alone, better together," focuses on the delivery of the broadest and most innovative of integrated solutions for our clients. We are looking for someone to join our DevOps team situated in Sydney. DevOps engineering includes application deployment, management, maintenance, configuration and repair. The DevOps team works with VML, Inc. collaboratively with development teams to continually improve processes following a DevOps methodology. The successful candidate would take ownership of projects to provide assistance to the various agencies? development teams moving their code through the various environments (dev, UAT, production, etc) and then help support it. All candidates must have the right to work in Australia and have a firm command of the English language both spoken and written. Position: DevOps Engineer Duties: - Establishes web systems by planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration and testing of (virtual) infrastructure, software, operating system and application management systems - Maintains web environments by automating code building, site deployments and site updates, configuration of health checks and enforcement of system and operational policies and procedures - Ensures web system performance by performing system monitoring and analysis and performance tuning and by troubleshooting system hardware, software and web applications - Secures web system by implementing system access controls, testing disaster recovery policies, ensuring proper backup procedures are in place and functioning, and maintaining documentation - Manage and maintain a strong working relationship with client third party hosting and infrastructure vendors and partners. Mastery-level knowledge of common web server platforms and components, including but not limited to: - Web and application servers: nginx, Apache, IIS, Tomcat (WebLogic, WebSphere, JBoss) - Linux and Windows server operating systems - Experience with Public Cloud Hosting providers: Microsoft Azure, Rackspace Cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Ability to write and maintain scripts in Python, Perl, Bash, Powershell or similar. - Familiarity with DevOps, web development life cycle, source control systems, continuous integration, change management and task-tracking tools - Examples: GIT, Subversion, Jenkins, Maven, JIRA, Confluence, Puppet, Chef, SonarQube. - Ability to be able to write and execute SQL scripts Expectations: - Learn new technologies quickly; self-motivated; dependable; client-facing at times; handle high pressure situations; prioritise effectively while multitasking - Follow best practice and standard protocols and procedures as well as implementing process improvements and efficiencies. - Update job knowledge by tracking emerging internet technologies by participating in training opportunities (formal and informal) and professional networks, reading professional publications and more - Accept ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and to explore opportunities to add value - As this role requires interaction with VML and Partner global teams across different time zones, some work outside of regular business hours may be required. Location is Sydney, CBD Applications for this position can be sent to devops-role-763215 at yrgrp.com. Please note: Only direct applicants will be considered. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No (search) fee will be paid in the event we hire a candidate whose resume is submitted by an employment agency to any of our employees without a valid written recruitment agreement. Such resumes shall be deemed the sole property of Y&R Group. =================== From jobs at lists.linux.org.au Mon Oct 31 15:04:51 2016 From: jobs at lists.linux.org.au (LA Jobs List) Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:04:51 +1100 (AEDT) Subject: [LA-Jobs] Houdini Developer [Tools Dev focus] Message-ID: <20161031040451.7C116AD@linux.org.au> A new job has been posted on the Linux Australia website. http://linux.org.au/houdini-developer-tools-dev-focus =================== Rising Sun Pictures is currently seeking experienced Houdini Technical Directors to join our Pipeline team. Employment period: These are a long-term position with an immediate start. Location: Adelaide, Australia. This position is open to Australian and international applicants. Visa and relocation assistance provided where applicable. Position Overview Strong applicants will have held similar positions within recognised vfx facilities, helping create realistic simulations in Houdini and rendering software such as Arnold or Mantra. Applicants should maintain a broad interest and understanding of how artists and technicians work in the vfx pipeline, and how data and information flow departments. Responsibilities Broadly speaking, your work at RSP will be focused on providing Houdini based artists with fast, intuitive tools which in turn allow them to concentrate on making artistic decisions, rather than technical problem solving. Create, update & maintain facility tools and workflows for houdini based artists in the context of specific shows. Provide broad technical assistance to houdini artists resolving technical problems that in turn improve performance and efficiency. Take tools that artists have prototyped and develop them into robust, production-ready tools. Ensure tools and knowledge developed for specific shows can be re-utilised cross-project as general purpose tools. Provide regular updates to your direct supervisor, informing them of any issues that may affect progress, offering solutions as required. Maintain integrity and structure of the pipeline & workflow. Meet stringent delivery deadlines under tight production constraints. Required skills and experience Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience creating &/or supporting high-end visual effects across similar roles. Expert Houdini user with familiarity of other cg applications such as Arnold, Nuke, Maya, Mari and Photoshop. Confident in one or more programming languages such as Python, Vex, C++, and Hscript. Experience using programming tools such as compilers, debuggers, and version control systems. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent work experience. Self taught applicants welcome to apply. Experience unix based operating systems such as Linux. Strong initiative and problem solving skills. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Application To apply, please go to our jobs page: https://rsp.com.au/jobs/ You can communicate with us regarding this position by sending an email with your resume, reel and breakdown, to employment at rsp.com.au with the words "Houdini Technical Director [Tools Dev focus]? in the subject line. Please state your availability and country of passport so we can assess your right to work in Australia and visa options. =================== From jobs at lists.linux.org.au Mon Oct 31 15:15:11 2016 From: jobs at lists.linux.org.au (LA Jobs List) Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:15:11 +1100 (AEDT) Subject: [LA-Jobs] Maya Animation TD Message-ID: <20161031041511.B2C64AD@linux.org.au> A new job has been posted on the Linux Australia website. http://linux.org.au/maya-animation-td =================== Rising Sun Pictures is currently seeking an established Maya Animation Technical Director to join our animation team for a number of highly anticipated feature films. Employment periods: Immediate start through to late 2017. Location: Adelaide, Australia. This position is open to Australian and international applicants. Visa and relocation assistance provided where applicable. Position Overview As an Animation TD you will be responsible for building & maintaining show & facility tools and setting workflows work for riggers and animators. In this role you will be focused on providing riggers and animators with fast, intuitive tools that allow the team to concentrate on making artistic decisions rather than technical ones. As a team player, you are available to help riggers and animators overcome technical problems that may be impeding their progress. Successful candidates will have high level understanding of character and creature rigging, for hero animation, motion capture based animation, and secondary animation such as muscle, skin, and fur dynamics. You take tools and knowledge developed for a specific show or character, and turn them into general purpose tools that can be used in many situations. You can also take tools that have been prototyped by artists and repurpose them into robust production-ready tools that have been stress tested. You have a broad interest and understanding of the VFX pipeline, and how data and information flows through production. Responsibilities Create intuitive facility tools and workflows for riggers & animators. Assist in solving technical problems within the animation team. Work closely with other Layout, Modellers and Animators to hit delivery targets. Demonstrate progress through the regular submission of work in progress and daily updates. Clearly communicate with production any delays or obstacles that may impact task delivery. Provide thorough QA and sanity checks of rigs before they reach your internal client. Required Skills and Experience Minimum 4+ years of relevant rig & character experience across high-end feature film. Expert Maya user and are familiar with other CG applications such as Motionbuilder, 3dEqualizer, Houdini, Nuke, Mari and Photoshop. Confident with programming tools such as compilers, debuggers, and version control systems. Strong experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, C++, and Mel. Strong experience using unix based operating systems such as Linux and OS X. Maintain a calm and professional demeanour in a deadline focused work environment. Technical and creative problem solving with a service oriented mindset. Visual Effects, Fine Art, Computer Science, Physics or Mathematics or related tertiary qualification may be required for international applicants. Application To apply, please go to our jobs page: https://rsp.com.au/jobs/ You can communicate with us regarding this position by sending an email with your resume, reel and breakdown, to employment at rsp.com.au with the words "Houdini Technical Director [Tools Dev focus]? in the subject line. Please state your availability and country of passport so we can assess your right to work in Australia and visa options. ===================