Python Developer (Infrastructure)

Python Developer (Infrastructure)

Job Number:

3234702

POSTING DATE: Apr 4, 2023 PRIMARY LOCATION: Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-Glasgow EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor's Degree JOB: Engineering EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time JOB LEVEL: Associate

DESCRIPTION

Python Developer (Infrastructure)
Glasgow 3234702
Do you want to work with some of the best professionals in the business - for a firm that values individual intellect as much as teamwork? Flexible working arrangements available (core hours and opportunity to work from home). Enriching challenges that provide opportunity for constant learning and advancement. An environment which is leveraging technology to its highest potential
The storage engineering team is responsible for storing and protecting business data using a combination of the latest innovative technologies; to design, engineer and implement robust scalable data storage solutions is the team’s primary responsibility.
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
What will you be doing?
Specifically, the person will be responsible for the following:

Extending and maintaining the python code base of a comprehensive internally developed tool set used for orchestration, capacity management and health monitoring of storage platforms.

Engage in code review, and discussion to foster a culture of quality within a small development team.

Proactively engage in developing their knowledge of our internal S3 cloud storage platform (Dell ECS), in order to contribute as a subject matter expert and handle technical support escalations from operations in a timely and professional manner.

Contribute to technical designs, influencing architecture and deployment choices for new features and storage products, (principally distributed object storage platforms) giving due consideration to security, resiliency, performance and cost.

Contribute to documentation and delivery of ongoing training to operations, application developers and business units on the features, benefits, limitations and appropriate use cases for each platform, and assisting consumers with application integration.

QUALIFICATIONS

What we’re looking for:

Proficient coding skills, ideally with good python experience. Awareness of modern coding practices; continuous integration, unit testing and agile development.

Any experience with API design and implementation of REST based interfaces, Flask-RESTPlus or Flask-RESTX

Experience coding for cloud services orchestration at scale

A working knowledge of S3 features, authentication and characteristics

Any experience of large-scale production distributed infrastructure environments, Unix/Linux, TCP/IP networking, and IP based storage protocols.

The ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems, with a persistent attitude to follow through and fix the general case so that repetition of failure is avoided, and resiliency improved.

Strong communication skills and ownership of tasks, to be able to provide a proactive contribution within a global team is a must. High levels of motivation, initiative and a self-directed approach to work is essential.

Skills that will help you in the role:

Any specific experience and knowledge of the Dell ECS object platform

An understanding of the considerations and challenges of developing for large scale environments

Kubernetes Storage, any CSI provider as the same team is responsible for container storage

Security concepts, authentication and encryption services (Kerberos, AD, SSL, PKI etc.)

Where will you be working?
This role is located at our Glasgow office based on Waterloo Street in the city center. This location has a wellness center, including gym and shower/changing facilities, GP, Prayer room, Canteen and onsite Starbucks.
Flexible work statement: Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.
Equal opportunities statement: Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.