SKA Mid
4 weeks ago
Key Responsibilities:- Contribute to the global design and implementation of scalable and fault tolerant infrastructure systems that support engineering and operational needs.- Contribute to the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of distributed storage and database systems- Analyse system failures, performance issues, and misconfigurations across hardware, software, and network layers.- Lead and mentor the computer systems engineers and contribute to strategic technical planning.Qualification:- BTech in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualifications coupled with 13 years Experience:- BENG/MTech in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualifications coupled with 9 years experience- MENG in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualifications coupled with 7 years experience.- PHD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualifications coupled with 5 years- 3+ years in a technical leadership or software/system architectural role with direct responsibility for large-/platform-scale distributed systems.- Demonstrated hands-on experience in infrastructure design and automation, distributed systems, observability, CI/CD, container orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes), DevOps/SRE practices and cloud-native technologies.- Experience leading teams or initiatives that intersect with data platforms, storage, networking, and systems engineering domains Knowledge:- In-depth understanding of systems engineering principles, including performance optimisation, fault tolerance, and resource scheduling in Linux-based environments.- Strong knowledge of containerised environments (Docker, Podman), orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Helm), and runtime architectures (containerd, CRI).- Expertise in infrastructure-as-code, continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD), and configuration management tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Ansible, Terraform, ArgoCD).- Advanced understanding of distributed computing and storage architectures, including Ceph, S3, NFS, and local/clustered file systems.- Operational and architectural fluency in relational and NoSQL database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), including replication, backups, and performance tuning.- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, security protocols, and systems-level observability (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK stack).- Familiarity with the HPC ecosystem (e.g., SLURM, job schedulers) is beneficial for environments supporting scientific or research computing.
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SKA Mid
1 week ago
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa SKA Observatory Full time R1 500 000 - R2 040 000 per yearWe are sharing this role on behalf of our partner, SARAO.The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting-edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond.In South Africa, the SKAO is...
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SKA-Mid Commissioning Scientists
3 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Skatelescope Full timeAt the SKAO we are coordinating a global effort to deliver the next generation of radio telescopes. Headquartered in the UK, with telescope sites in Australia and South Africa, the SKAO will be one observatory operating two telescopes, an endeavour spanning three continents. The SKAO became an intergovernmental organisation in 2021. The two facilities cover...
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SKA-Mid Commissioning Scientists
3 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Skatelescope Full timeAt the SKAO we are coordinating a global effort to deliver the next generation of radio telescopes. Headquartered in the UK, with telescope sites in Australia and South Africa, the SKAO will be one observatory operating two telescopes, an endeavour spanning three continents. The SKAO became an intergovernmental organisation in 2021. The two facilities cover...
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Controls Software Engineer
3 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Skatelescope Full timeOverview The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting-edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond. In South Africa, the SKAO is collaborating with SARAO to operate and support...
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Controls Software Engineer
7 days ago
Cape Town, South Africa Skatelescope Full timeOverview The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting‑edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond. In South Africa, the SKAO is collaborating with SARAO to operate and...
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SKA Mid
5 days ago
Cape Town, South Africa The Hiring House Full timeKey Responsibilities Work manage the SKA-Mid Engineering Operations, Computing and Software and Science Operations teams, in support of construction, commissioning and operations of the SKA-Mid Telescope, optimizing costs and resources. Responsibility for the integration of new systems for SKA-Mid in partnership with the Programmes Directorate ensuring...
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SKA Mid
7 days ago
Cape Town, South Africa The Hiring House Full timeKey Responsibilities:* Work manage the SKA-Mid Engineering Operations, Computing and Software and Science Operations teams, in support of construction, commissioning and operations of the SKA-Mid Telescope, optimizing costs and resources.* Responsibility for the integration of new systems for SKA-Mid in partnership with the Programmes Directorate ensuring...
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Enterprise Storage Engineer
7 days ago
Cape Town, South Africa Skatelescope Full timeA leading research organization in Cape Town seeks an SKA-Mid Storage Engineer to support enterprise storage systems for the mid frequency telescope project. The role includes maintaining storage platforms, supporting disaster recovery operations, and collaborating with teams for system improvements. Strong troubleshooting skills are essential, along with a...
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Administration Officer
4 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Skatelescope Full timeOverview The SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Role Overview Enabled by cutting‑edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond. In South Africa, the SKAO is collaborating with SARAO to...
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Administration Officer
3 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Skatelescope Full timeThe SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting-edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond. In South Africa, the SKAO is collaborating with SARAO to operate and support the...
