Computing Officer - Infrastructure

UE07 £37,099 to £44,263 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £39,347 to £46,974 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)  College of Science & Engineering / School of Engineering Full-time: 35 hours per week Open ended contract: permanent The Opportunity: This is primarily a general Linux infrastructure system admin and software development role, covering a wide range of activities including contributing to the identification, design and implementation of infrastructure projects and improvements, working as part of the Engineering IT Team. You'll play a critical role in the evolution of our computing infrastructure and software development practices. You'll also get the chance to enhance your skills and knowledge in server-side computing infrastructure, automation, asset tracking, and research computing, among others. The successful applicant will have existing knowledge and/or experience in more than one of these areas and will be keen to develop and grow in a varied and challenging environment. This role is UE07 and is available on an open-ended basis. Please contact Colin Higgs, Deputy IT Services Manager (colin.higgs@ed.ac.uk) if you would like to discuss the role informally. Your skills and attributes for success:  Good working knowledge of software configuration management principles and practice Good working knowledge of Linux system administration Working knowledge of Python with the ability to write clean, readable, and maintainable code  Working knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL) Proven ability to write clear technical documentation Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills A full list of main responsibilities and the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role can be found in the full job description below. Click here for a copy of the full job description.