Job title: Windows Browser Specialist
Position Description:
We are looking for a hands-on Specialist to join our Browser squad in the Windows Engineering fleet. The squad is responsible for the lifecycle of critical enterprise productivity suites (Chrome, Edge, IE, Add-ins as well as Acrobat, Creative Cloud etc.) with an installed base of over 150,000 desktops and servers. We deliver regular feature improvements across a rapidly evolving set of technologies with a focus on fast, secure and consistent deployments to a complex distributed global environment. As a member of the engineering squad you will be developing and
integrating new features, with the ultimate aim of continually improving the end user experience while meeting the security standards required at a large financial institution. We want you to help make a difference!
The candidate should have a proven track record in a similar role, with skills ranging from planning and scoping of tasks, through to development and automation as well as maintenance and troubleshooting when needed.
Skills required:
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting modern browser technologies from networking to rendering pipelines
- Deep Knowledge of scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell
- Proven track record of integrating vendor software into an enterprise environment
- In depth knowledge of Windows operating system and enterprise security controls
- Ability to juggle competing demands in a dynamic environment
- Excellent oral and written communications with squad members and key stake holders
- Knowledge of agile principles and methodology such as Kanban, ceremonies etc
- High sense of ownership and pride in your performance
- Previous experience with at least 3 of the following: Windows, Windows 10, SCCM, Powershell, scripting language, Internet explorer, google chrome, chromium, addins, crx, extensions, group policy, gpo, active directory, Tap, canary, cloud, desktop, server, git, chef, splunk and sql.
Skills desired:
- End to end automation of delivery pipelines from dev to prod
- Experience using Windows 10 in a large enterprise environment
- Track record of testing with early adopter releases such as Chrome Canary/Dev and other types of vendor engagement
- Evangelist for agile and devops principals and best practice