Role and ResponsibilityCandidate shall be working as Senior Engineer/ Lead Engineer in the Linux client applications development. This is an agile methodology-based program where the candidate shall be participating in designing, implementation and peer code reviews.
Candidate shall be working with Quest Global Global and Quest Global's customer teams in a collaborative development model.
Apply subject matter knowledge to solve a variety of common business issues. Works on problems of moderately complex scope. Acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and limited project direction input.
Exercises independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action. Follows established guidelines and interprets policies. Evaluates unique circumstances and makes recommendations.
Designs limited enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of end-user applications software running on local, networked, and Internet-based platforms.
Analyses design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on specific objectives and established project guidelines.
Executes and writes portions of testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application identifies and debugs issues with code and suggests changes or improvements.
Work Experience
Must Have SkillTechnical Skills: Strong understanding of the differences between different version of Linux and UNIX.
Core Concepts: In-depth knowledge of Linux virtual file system like sysfs, devfs, procfs and also daemons.
Shell and Commands:
Proficient in BASH, LILO, CLI, and general shell scripting.
Familiarity with essential Linux commands: grep, chmod, rm, cp, mv, less, sudo, ps, service, etc.
C++ Expertise: Proficient in C++14 to C++17.
Multithreading:
Demonstrated expertise in various ways of declaring threads in Linux.
Understanding of thread synchronization mechanisms.
Object-Oriented Concepts:
Strong understanding of inheritance, has-a, and is-a relationships using classes.
Knowledge of association, aggregation, and composition achieved through inheritance.
Design Patterns and Interface: Familiarity with design patterns and interface concepts.
Build Tools: Experience with Gradle command and understanding of its use cases.
Inter-Process Communication (IPC): Knowledge of IPC, shared memory, and socket programming.
Data Structures: Solid understanding of data structures.
Library Handling:
Proficient in handling static and dynamic libraries in Linux.
Knowledge of static and dynamic linking and loading.
System Administration: Responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting Linux servers, networks, and applications.
Scripting: Familiarity with the fundamentals of Linux scripting languages.
Signal and Slot Mechanism: Knowledge of connecting threads or processes using signal and slot mechanisms.
