Role Purpose
As an Application Reliability Engineer, your primary focus will be the stability, maintenance, and optimization of Vodafone Automotive's application ecosystem.
Please note: This is not a pure infrastructure management role (hardware, virtualization, or networking). We are looking for an Operations professional who uses advanced technical skills (Linux, SQL, Scripting) to analyze software behavior, resolve complex flow-related incidents, and improve release processes.
Key Accountabilities & Decision Ownership
* Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnose application malfunctions by navigating Linux environments for log analysis and querying databases via SQL to identify anomalies in application flows.
* Application Continuity: Ensure maximum reliability of application platforms through constant monitoring and proactive maintenance.
* API & Integration Support: Verify and analyze communication flows between systems based on REST and SOAP protocols (JSON/XML).
* Observability & Dashboarding: Implement and manage application monitoring systems (e.g., Grafana) to maintain real-time visibility into the health of processes and transactions.
* Application Release Management: Support and optimize software release procedures, ensuring new updates are correctly integrated into the system.
* Performance Tuning: Collaborate with development teams to suggest improvements based on the analysis of logs and production environment performance.
Core Competencies, Knowledge, and Experience
* Linux for Analysis: Proficiency in Linux environments for process control, investigative log analysis, and technical checks.
* SQL Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of SQL to perform complex queries, data analysis, and consistency checks on application databases.
* API Protocols: Solid understanding of how APIs (REST/SOAP) and JSON/XML formats work for troubleshooting integrations.
* Programming/Scripting: Knowledge of at least one language (e.g., Python, Bash, Java) to automate repetitive tasks or create analysis tools.
* Background: Previous experience in Application Maintenance, Software Support (Tier 3), or Technical Analysis roles.
Work Information
* Work-Life Balance & Hybrid Model: At Vodafone Automotive, we believe in a work environment that combines the benefits of in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. We offer a 60% Smart Working model.
* Location: Our office is located in Vizzola Ticino (VA), conveniently situated near Malpensa Terminal 1.
* Logistics Note: The site is accessible only by car; therefore, reliable personal transportation is essential for your office days.