Support Engineer – Linux Shell Scripting & Teradata Data Support

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a skilled Shell Scripting Developer with strong experience in Linux environments to support development and deployment workflows in enterprise applications. This role involves designing developing and optimizing shell scripts to automate system processes and integrate with databases such as Teradata SQL or Oracle SQL. The candidate will focus solely on development activities related to automation and deployment supporting operational efficiency and system reliability in fast-paced high-stakes environments.

Software Requirements

Required Software Proficiency:

• Shell scripting (Bash Korn shell or similar) supporting automation process control and workflow management

• Linux operating system environment support supporting development and deployment tasks

• Databases: Teradata SQL Server Oracle SQL for query integration data validation and process automation support

• Version control: Git GitHub for managing scripts code and collaborative development workflows

Preferred Software Skills:

• Support for automation frameworks or tools for deployment and process orchestration

• Knowledge of cloud deployment support (AWS Azure or GCP) supporting script execution in cloud environments (preferred)

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop test and maintain shell scripts supporting automation deployment and environment setup activities in enterprise systems

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to implement process automation supporting continuous integration and delivery pipelines

• Optimize and troubleshoot scripts for performance reliability and scalability supporting high-volume data processing and system stability

• Support database query integration within scripts for data validation processing and migration tasks

• Support system upgrades environment configurations and automation of routine operational tasks

• Document script functionalities workflows and operational procedures supporting audit and compliance standards

• Support incident resolution by automating troubleshooting workflows and streamlining process flows

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Languages & Scripting (Essential):

  • Bash Korn shell or equivalent core scripting skills supporting automation and configuration

• Support Tools & Environments:

  • Linux OS support shell scripting and file management supporting automation workflows

• Databases & Data Integration:

  • Teradata SQL Server Oracle SQL for data validation extraction and process support within scripts

• Automation & Workflow Management:

  • Script automation supporting build processes data migration and operational workflows supported by scripting support

• Cloud Support:

  • Basic understanding supporting script execution in cloud environments (preferred)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years supporting scripting automation and deployment activities in enterprise environments

• Proven experience developing troubleshooting and maintaining shell scripts supporting large-scale data or application operations

• Experience with database query integration supporting data validation migration or process automation

• Background supporting environment upgrades system migrations and automation initiatives in high-availability settings

• Experience supporting enterprise environments with high security and compliance standards (preferred)

Day-to-Day Activities

• Design develop test and support shell scripts supporting automation deployment and system monitoring

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to automate workflows and improve operational efficiencies

• Troubleshoot script failures perform root cause analysis and implement robust solutions support high system reliability

• Support system upgrades data migrations and environment setup activities supporting operational continuity

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of scripts workflows and operational procedures

• Support incident response through scripted automation reducing manual resolution time

• Continuously evaluate new scripting tools automation practices and process improvements supporting agility

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related technical discipline

• 5 years experience developing and supporting enterprise-level automation scripts/support workflows

• Strong understanding supporting large secure and scalable system environments supporting enterprise applications

• Experience with scripting in Linux environments supporting complex operations and automation tasks

• Knowledge of scripting best practices supporting security auditability and operational reliability (preferred)

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and troubleshooting skills supporting complex scripting issues

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while supporting operational objectives

• Effective communication skills for documentation stakeholder updates and collaboration

• Adaptability supporting evolving technology process automation and operational standards

• Organizational skills supporting multiple automation initiatives and high-pressure incident response

• Continuous learning mindset supporting new scripting automation and deployment tools

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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