Senior Unix Shell Scripting Engineer

Boston, MA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Corp To Corp
1 Year
No Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Jenkins
  • Python
  • Autosys

Summary

Eligible candidates must be local to Boston, MA!
 
 
Job Description:
 
 
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Senior Unix Shell Scripting Engineer with 8+ years of experience to support critical applications for a leading US-based Investment Bank. The role requires strong Unix/Linux expertise, scripting skills, and experience in production support and automation.
 
 
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop, maintain, and optimize Unix Shell (Korn Shell/Bash) scripts.
* Automate operational tasks, batch jobs, file transfers, and monitoring.
* Provide production support and troubleshoot Unix/Linux application issues.
* Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and database teams.
* Support application deployments and production releases.
* Ensure system stability, performance, and operational efficiency.
* Create and maintain technical documentation.
 

Required Skills:
* 8+ years of experience with Unix/Linux and Shell Scripting (Korn Shell/Bash).
* Strong knowledge of Unix commands, AWK, SED, GREP, Cron, and process management.
* Experience with SQL and Oracle or other relational databases.
* Familiarity with Git and file transfer protocols (SFTP/SCP).
* Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and automation skills.
 

Preferred Skills:
* Experience in Investment Banking or Financial Services.
* Knowledge of Control-M, Autosys, or similar scheduling tools.
* Exposure to Python, Perl, Jenkins, or Ansible is a plus.
 

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
* Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work directly with customer teams in an onsite environment.
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  • Dice Id: 10114281
  • Position Id: 1944-25271-1787251538
  • Posted 1 day ago
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