Senior Solution Integrator- DevOps

Provides expertise in sustained customer success and growth in the post-sales customer lifecycle through training, professional services, technical support, renewals, outcome attainment, retention, expansion, and customer advocacy with a Digital focus. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.

The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

In this role, you will have end-to-end responsibility on the Software System Integration part of large and complex IT projects associated to the management of electrical grid Transmission, Distribution and Market to meet the schedule, cost and quality commitments. Kubernetes/Docker technology is required for implementing new delivery technology/methods.

Detailed Responsibilities

In the context of Software Solutions (SWS) projects execution within the Services organization, the Solution Integrator makes sure all the various software applications and databases used for a Solution work together without compromising overall information system integrity. To accomplish this role the

Senior Solution Integrator must be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with Implementation Services teams including Delivery Managers, Software Factories, Delivery Centers, and with the customer.

Highly organized and well-versed in creating documentation to support system installation and integration, the Senior Solution Integrator:

• Is the focal point and coordinator of all continuous integration efforts, working closely with the Delivery Manager guiding the activities of other teams
• Is the owner of the configuration management, build and deployment, including integration of
  
  customs and customer data model,
• Provides feedback and contributes to solution design team on optimal designs (return of experience) in the
  
  context of solution integration and system deployment,
• Collaborates with test management team to proactively ensure that all systems setup and
  
  configuration tasks are complete to achieve solution acceptance by customer,
• Delivers system level documentation including Integration plans, system installation guides,
  
  maintenance documentation and release notes,

Additionally:

• Works actively on optimization of the deployment process, implementation of Continuous
  
  Integration, Continuous Deployment and Test automation processes with the DevOps teams,
• Supports in building excellence in execution through continuous improvement via the
  
  adoption of global tools and processes and cost competitiveness actions,
• Keeps abreast of the latest trends and software technology integration and applies this
  
  knowledge to solution approaches,
• You are performing and managing the deployment of interacting complex enterprise software and software dependencies.

Main job responsibilities

• Software applications deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Software solutions customization.
• Databases installation and configuration.
• Windows Server 2016/2019 and/or RHEL 7/8 configuration and administration.
• Systems implementation and performing the acceptance tests - FAT / SAT (on site, with the
  
  customer)
• VM maintenance in VMWare.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Engineer, Master or Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with proven years of experience in Services). Ideal subjects: Computer Science, IT Networking, Software Integration and Deployment.
• Proven years of experience in Services: software systems integration, development, testing and commissioning.

Good technical knowledge and experience is expected in the following domains, ordered by priority:

• Windows and Linux operating systems
• Containers and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Artifact management (Nexus, JFrog)
• Automation Tools (Jenkins, Ansible, Helm)
• Software configuration and deployment management
• Scripting development: PowerShell/bash /Python
• Relational databases: PostgreSQL
• Source Code Management/Versioning software: Git

Technical knowledge and experience on the following domains will be an additional advantage:

• DevOps and Agile methodology
• High Availability (multitier architecture, clustering, mirroring, Load Balancing, …)
• Windows Services (AD, DNS, LDAP)
• Basic networking knowledge – understanding protocols, ports, firewalls
• Having some experience in energy management systems would be an additional advantage: Energy
  
  Management Systems (EMS), Distribution Management Systems (DMS) or Market Management Systems
  
  (MMS).

Desired Characteristics

• Technically good performer who can integrate and test complex software systems to
  
  completion with a minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Rigorous, methodical, well organized, and self-disciplined
• Take initiatives, good trouble-shooter and autonomous
• Adaptability, reactivity, and Availability
• Ability to analyze complex topics and make a verbal/written synthesis
• Fluent in English
• Ability and willingness to travel

Why join our team:

GE Vernova is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to the continuous improvement and the wellbeing of its employee. We are offering fully customized development and training programs all throughout the year, on top of a LinkedIn Learning subscription and full access to GE Vernova's learning database.

Our wellbeing program will allow you to benefit from multiple events focused on a healthy lifestyle, free apps to support your healthy habits and free employee assistance program, provided by specialized counselors.

Also, we are offering:

• Strong induction process (a dedicated 1-month ramp-up period).
• Flexible working hours and a well-defined hybrid working policy.
• Private Medical Insurance for you (can also be extended for family members).
• Attractive financial compensations for roles involving external travels and on-site missions.
• Fully customized development and training programs all throughout the year.
• Increased number of vacation days, according to your work-experience, encompassed by an annual bonus payout.
• Annual, performance-based, salary review.
• Multiple subscriptions, discounts and vouchers available (such as Bookster subscription, corporate discount to fitness services, gift vouchers for Christmas and Easter holiday, daily meal vouchers, additional days off such as 8th of March and 3rd Easter Day and children's benefits, including gifts for special occasions, vouchers, and events) etc.

Our Culture

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected, and that they belong. By embracing inclusive teams and perspectives, we are better equipped to build a world that works.

GE Vernova's Global Delivery Center in Bucharest is not only a workplace, but also a community where members are actively involved in different initiatives such as personal development workshops, book clubs, sports competitions, charity events, volunteering on greening and afforestation and dedicated events for employees' children.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No