Employment Type : Full-Time
The Elevator Pitch: Why will you enjoy this new opportunity? You love solving problems and learning new things and are looking for a company that helps enable those ideas. Technologies come and go, but that excites you because of the endless possibilities it creates. You are looking for an opportunity to work for a company whose software is utilized by every Fortune 500 company and significantly impacts every industry. You want to be a part of a collaborative environment where the team is focussed on solving the customer’s problems and enhancing their user experience. We need someone who can collaborate with BI development and existing IT teams to perform ongoing administration of application Servers for Tableau, Hyperion and Business Objects. You would also be involved in building automation scripts in python, Node JS and Angular JS which will help provide a consistent, scalable, easy-to-use interface that can be consumed by internal customers. Success in the Role: What are the performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing? Within your first 6 months After 6 months+ What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis? You would be working as part of VMWare’s global Application operations team, in making sure that all relevant systems are functioning properly. This includes Application servers support, user support, capturing performance metrics, service levels, server status and both planned and unplanned system outages. As a member of VMWare’s global Application operations team, you will: - Assist Tableau users with site creation, Project creation and User Access setup. Perform User issues troubleshooting, monitor scheduled jobs and refresh failures. Perform various application-level patches and upgrades as needed. Configure and maintain the Tableau Server Software Layer with optimal balance. Monitor server activity to identify possible performance issues/needed enhancements at OS level. Perform tuning and management of tableau environment (clustering, load balancing). Work with IT Security, Network, and other IT Teams for environment support. Investigate New Product Features and validate\test the releases. Troubleshoot Software Defects and Request Vendor Resolution Work on system Auditing (Report Creation and Maintenance, License Usage) Create and manage groups, workbooks, projects, database views, data sources, and datasets in Tableau Integrate Tableau with other applications/services such as TabPy and embed using the Tableau API. Troubleshoot, maintain, and configure backups for internal and customer facing applications. Define and document best practices and support procedures. Provide after-hours support for emergencies as well as occasional weekend maintenance. Maintain inventory and asset configuration documentation. Interface with other teams to gather information/feedback and troubleshoot issues. Script tableau automation scripts using Python, shell, Node JS, Angular JS or any other scripting tool. What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team like? The hiring Manager for this role is Sarita Kar, Senior Manager IT Application Operations. Sarita’s management philosophy is about encouraging everyone on the team to be independent thinkers and not feel like she is looking over their shoulder. Sarita looks for people who can think out-of-the-box and then execute on a good idea. The core team is made up of four administrators who work in close partnership with development, network and other IT teams. The team works flexible hours, arranging schedules to fit their needs and taking consideration for weekly phone calls with global colleagues, primarily in India and Austin, Texas. The team culture is one based on building trust, on-going development through coaching, and giving back to the community through service learning. We trust each other to get the job done right, which allows for a flexible schedule to balance work and life. Where is this role located? Remote: This role is fully remote and can be done anywhere in the United States. What are the benefits and perks of working at VMware? You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights, or you can view the complete benefits package by visiting www.benefits.vmware.com. Wellness reimbursement and online fitness and wellbeing classes
Due to the Biden Administration issuing an Executive Order (EO) that effectively mandates COVID-19 vaccination for all U.S. based employees of federal contractors and subcontractors, all U.S. based VMware employees will need to be fully vaccinated by January 4th, 2022, or by their first date of employment if after that date, subject to legally required accommodations.
Category : Engineering and Technology
Subcategory: Applications Administration
Experience: Manager and Professional
Full Time/ Part Time: Full Time
Posted Date: 2021-08-24
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