Deep knowledge and experience in software design, platform design and application operations.
Very good knowledge in recent IT base technology (Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, ElasticSearch, REST APIs)
Experience configuring and fine-tuning large clusters.
Experience with Server to Server and Client to Server communication interfaces (REST, MQ, MQTT, PubSub)
Good IT base knowledge (Linux, XML, JSON, data modeling, handling large amounts of data)
2+ years of ElasticSearch experience in production, in medium to large clusters.
Good understanding of ElasticSearch concepts and terminology (i.e., aliases, partitioning, shards and replication)
Administration/Configuration/Management of ElasticSearch, Kibana, Weband Application Servers
Experience working in a DevOps team following agile methodologies and guidelines.
Outputs:
Close collaboration with the CoC members in architectural enhancements of the MO IoT Platform.
Enhancement of and integration in the overall end-to-end CI/CD process chain, bringing the platform to the "true North Star" level.
Packaging, Distribution, Operations and maintenance of key components within the MO IoT Platform, such as, ElasticSearch, Kibana, metricbeat, filebeat & Logstash.
Key contact for one of the major applications on the platform
Supporting the overall DevOps process chain with test automation (in Junit, Jmeter, …), configuration and deployment management (Jenkins/Bamboo, Ansible).
Participate in cluster preparation and migration for ElasticSearch /Opensearch to Kubernetes environment.
Participate in team discussions and provide input regarding strategic team decisions.
Monitor, maintain, and enhance our ElasticSearch instances in 10+ locations.
Collaborate and work with colleagues in different time zones.
Qualification and Experience:
Minimum NQF 7 – BSC/BCom/BTech in Information Technology
Scrum Management and general requirement management
Responsible for all ServiceNow related topics within the MO360 data platform scope
PBI and Qlik User Management
Requirement Gathering, Analysis and Advising
Strong Project Management skills
Observing technology trends and integrating them with upcoming solutions
Responsible for documentation
Responsible for setting up and managing first, second and third level support
Strong Leadership Behaviours with good People Management skills and Problem Solving Skills
Strong Interpersonal skills to manage relationships with a variety of partners and stakeholders
Must have an excellent ability to multi-task effectively working on several projects synchronously
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
Leadership behaviours as per LEAD
Outputs:
Liaise directly with various manufacturing plants worldwide to provide product and service support
Manage and coordinate system upgrades/bug fixes and support with product testing
Ensure to interpret business strategy and determine innovative solutions supporting strategy implementation
Design and model solutions for customer innovation and experience
Perform with innovation development groups to conduct insights as well as design outputs to their work
Manage and evaluate innovation pipeline assisting strategic decision-making and Go-to-Market process
Design, research, develop, analyse and suggest new concepts as well as strategies
Lead and direct different cross-functional programs and projects of varied sizes and types concurrently and attain customer expectations and ensure delivery to fulfil expectations
Coordinate all cross-functional activities, represent customers internally and collaborate with leaders in varied areas on allocation across projects and resource planning
Ensure to exercise decision-making and independent judgment while being aligned with customers and management
Promote innovations to support business requirements through activities that test, pilot and implement innovative concepts
Manage ideas from design stage through implementation
Roll out and analyse the effectiveness of initiatives that leverage multiplatform technologies
Initiate, develop and maintain a range of working relationships, within IT and from the business
Performing all outputs in compliance to the Company's Integrity Codes & S.H.E.Q requirements and to perform delegated S.H.E.Q. tasks and duties & to inform superior about deviations
Qualifications:
Minimum NQF 7 – BSC/BCom/BTech in Information Technology or B. Eng. (Industrial Engineering) or relevant equivalent.
Knowledge and Experience:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in IT/Manufacturing.