System Engineer Storage and Data - Houston TX

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134503BR

Job Title:

System Engineer Storage and Data - Houston, TX

No. of Positions:

1

Job Description:

Where you fit in

High Performance Computing (HPC) and Technical Infrastructure (TI) in Shell is used extensively in the Upstream part of the business (seismic processing, reservoir modeling, and R&D). Shell is actively exploring for hydrocarbons across the globe. HPC & TI are enabling technologies for many Shell businesses, Joint Ventures and Operating Units.

As part of PT SOM, IT Services and Operations (ITSO) the HPC & TI group in Shell provides HPC & technical infrastructure services globally to Shell, with staff based in Houston (USA), Rijswijk (Netherlands), Cyberjaya & Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), and Bangalore (India). The team brings business value with innovative, agile, reliable and secure operational HPC & TI services. This role will provide you an opportunity to work on the latest technology and innovations in Shell as part of the PT SOM / HPC&TI organization in IT Services and Operations (ITSO).

The technical compute storage service (TCSS) team focuses on delivering Technical Storage and Data Services to primarily the Subsurface user community for the management 5 PB of Technical storage located globally in 20 sites.

What is the role?

This role is focused on enhancements and support of in-house applications developed in technologies like Python, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Apache. Some of the specific duties include day to day monitoring and bug fixing of applications, enhancements of applications, collaboration with vendors, deployments/upgrades, and other related duties as needed/determined.

Auto req ID:

134503BR

Skillpool:

IT Project & Programme Management

Country of Work Location:

United States

Employment Type:

Full Time

Company Description:

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals. As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business. Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

Disclaimer:

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Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.

Work Location:

Houston - EP Center Americas

Requirements:

What we need from you

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate / possess most of the following skills / attributes:

MANDATORY:

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.

Bachelor’s Degree related to Information Technology preferred.

Minimum five (5) years of experience of application development, Operations and Administration.

Strong technical background in infrastructure service delivery on a global scale across Active Directory protocol, Linux, storage, databases and thin-client technologies

Proven expertise in Unix, Python, PostgreSQL

LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP) experience and knowledge.

Should be experienced and knowledgeable of web development technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax.

Experience interfacing with customers, end-users, service providers and vendors to develop and maintain effective relationships.

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills as well as a good command of the English Language both verbal and written.

PREFERRED:

Demonstrated experience with DB design.

Preferred expertise working Projects, contributing technically and/or managing small (technical) deliverables.

ITIL IT management processes (ability to operate stringent Change, Incident, Problem, Request, Asset Management and Release Management regimes).

Candidates should be aware of application delivery and associated workflows preferably in a Storage and/or Data-management environment.

Should be adept with Agile methodology.

Should have experience to work within tight delivery schedules.

Ability to prioritize and make appropriate trade-offs in work activities.

Ability to identify opportunities for improvement.

Work independently as part of a global team.

Work effectively across cultural boundaries in a 24x7 environment.

Special Requirements:

As part of a global team the incumbent will need to be flexible to work outside of standard office hours. Will need to be available to join virtual teleconferences and meetings outside normal business hours if necessary.

Should be keen to learn new technologies.

Scope of the role is broad spanning applications, data and infrastructure.

City, State (if applicable):

Houston, TX

Company info

Shell .
Website : https://www.shell.com