Family Description
Applied R&D (AR) consists of target-oriented research either with the goal of solving a particular problem / answering a specific question or for multi-discipline design, development, and implementation of hardware, software, and systems including maintenance support. Supplies techno-economic consulting to clients. AR work is characterised by its detailed and complex nature in order to systematically combine existing knowledge and practices to further developing and incrementally improving products, operational processes, and customer-specific feature development.
Subfamily Description
Software (SWA) comprises the definition, specification, and allocation of requirements from different sources utilising knowledge of systems engineering processes (specification & architecture). Contains processing of use case and feature requirements into conceptual models, operational scenarios, technical requirements, and functional description. Covers specification, design, implementation, and unit testing of Software (e.g. device drivers, microcode, hardware-related software & firmware) according to the requirements and architecture defined in the systems engineering process. Covers establishment and maintenance of Software Configuration Management (SCM) practices into software development projects, continuously building and integrating infrastructure tools and systems.
Impact
Impact is short-term and usually departmental/project in scope. Accountable for quality, accuracy and efficiency of own and/or team achievements. Actions and errors can have program, project, functional impact.
Scope & Contribution
Individual Contributor: Performs and/or coordinates day-to-day activities to meet departmental/project objectives. Carries out root/cause analysis in more complex problems. Can develop and implement recommendations. Managerial/Supervisory: Direct supervisory responsibilities for people. Typically first level (and lowest level) of solid line management. Carries out variety of complex activities according to plan within broader area of responsibility, analyses problems. Decision-making typically according to established solutions.
Innovation
Accepts responsibility for and demonstrates support for delegated decisions. Requires minimum supervision. Uses non standard approaches to resolving issues. Suggests improvements and seeks opportunities for innovation. Demonstrates initiative & adaptability to changing business environments. Is willing to take on new roles or jobs appropriate to skill set in different environments and/or locations.
Communication
Works to influence others to accept job function’s view/practices and agree/accept new concepts, practices, and approaches. Requires ability to communicate with functional leadership regarding team & technical matters. May conduct briefings with senior leaders within the job function. May at times be required to negotiate regarding operational issues. Has cross-cultural knowledge and global mindset
Knowledge & Experience
Comprehensive knowledge of Cloud Solutions Technologies like OpenStack / AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, etc in SW delivery process & SCM Tools development. Hands-on exposure to SCM/CI methodologies, tools (eg: Jenkins pipeline, Gerrit, distCC) and scripting languages (python, groovy). Expertise/working knowledge in Yocto is an added advantage. Management experience / Achieved advanced skills and knowledge within a specific professional discipline involving the integration of theory and principles with organisational practices and precedents. Typically requires 4-6 years relevant experience and/or a graduate equivalent (or higher) degree.
Responsibilities
Ownership of complex BTS Product build system. Design, implement, and maintain automated build and deployment pipelines using industry-standard tools and frameworks (e.g., Yocto, Jenkins, Gerrit, distCC, ZUUL). Reviewing the SW deliverables from the scrum teams. Manage and customize toolchains, compilers, and libraries within the build environment to support the development and cross-compilation of software for embedded systems. Optimize build times, resource usage, and system performance through configuration tuning, parallelization, and caching strategies. Optimize the build system infrastructure, including build servers, repositories, and automation pipelines, to ensure efficient and reliable software builds across multiple target platforms and hardware architectures. Monitor build pipelines and investigate build failures or performance issues, identifying and implementing solutions to improve reliability and efficiency. Automate/optimize data driven pipelines with AI/ML algorithms
Preferred Skills
Hands-on exposure in to SCM/CI methodologies, DevOps tools (Eg: Jenkins), Build Frameworks (Eg: Yocto) and Scripting Languages (python, groovy, shell) Minimum 6 year’s of experience in R&D with at least 5 years in DevOps or related areas Proven experience in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines. Experience working on with Git technology and understanding of Git branching strategies. Solid understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure management. Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell). Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Experience working on High Availability architecture environments. Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated leadership skills working with geographically diverse teams. Strong attention to detail is required to ensure effective planning, implementation, and execution. Desirable to have Experience working on integrated DevSecOps tool chain ecosystem. Desirable to have experience with containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), or OpenShift Desirable to have exposure to AI/ML algorithms.