Responsibilities of the Engineer include:1.
Infrastructure Identification & Cataloguinga.
Resource Discovery: Identify and catalogue residual NAS file shares, CPU allocations, and object storage linked to decommissioned applications.b.
Data Analysis: Analyse data in Excel and internal tools to identify decommissioning candidates and measure outcomes.c.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage application owners to notify them of remaining infrastructure and secure formal approval for deletion.2.
Executiona.
Change Management: Raise and manage Change Requests for approved decommissioning actions.b.
Coordination: Work with Storage, Compute, and Platform teams to execute permanent infrastructure removal.c.
Tracking & Reporting: Track progress, escalations, and blockers via Jira — maintain clean boards and accurate status at all times.d.
Stakeholder Communication: Produce and distribute structured notifications, reports, and dashboards to stakeholders and senior leadership.3.
Process Improvement & Automationa.
Rigor & Follow-Through: A rigorous approach to operational excellence is required.
Engineers must proactively follow up on outstanding approvals, escape delays per SLA with clear professional communication.b.
Process Improvement: Continuously improve processes, templates, and automation to increase decommissioning throughput.c.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engineer will also need to work with cross-functional infrastructure and platform teams and must have an aptitude for learning new workflows and tooling as necessary.Technical Skills:1.
Basic Qualificationsa.
Education: Bachelor's or Masters in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.b.
Experience: 3–5 years of professional experience in infrastructure management, technology project delivery and/or enterprise-scale environments involving large number business critical applications.c.
Languages: Unix/Linux Shell Scripting,



Basic proficiency in Python (scripting, automation, data manipulation).
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Methodology: Familiarity with change management processes in regulated financial industries.2.
Core Infrastructure Competencies: Candidates must demonstrate a solid understanding of the following:a.
NAS / File Storage: Understanding of mounts, shares, volumes, quotas, and lifecycle management.b.
CPU / Compute Infrastructure: Familiarity with on-prem capacity management and decommissioning procedures.c.
Object Storage: Awareness of cloud/on-prem object stores and data retention policies.d.
Development Environments: Working knowledge of IDEs such as VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA, and PyCharm.e.
AI & Automation Tools: Familiarity with AI engines and assistants (e.G., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini) to accelerate operational tasks and reporting.Technical Stack Requirements:Category TechnologiesProject & Workflow Management Jira (boards, epics, stories, sprints)Data Analysis & Reporting Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting), dashboardsScripting & Automation Python, PowerShell, BashDevelopment Environments Familiarity with VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharmAI Engines Familiarity with GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, ClaudeInfrastructure NAS, on-prem compute, object storage platformsCore Competencies:1.
Acts as a trusted team player who collaborates effectively across multiple teams and functions.2.
Communicates with clarity and confidence — concise written updates, structured verbal briefings, and proactive stakeholder management.3.
Works effectively with general teams across time zones and cultures; builds alignment and resolves issues constructively.4.
Delivery-focused with a strong sense of ownership; drives work to closure and meets commitments.5.
Brings high energy and urgency to achieve targets while maintaining quality and professionalism.6.
Shows intellectual curiosity; asks thoughtful questions, surfaces risks early, and seeks feedback to continuously improve.
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