HP is a leading global provider of products, technologies, solutions and services to consumers and business. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, global services, and imaging and printing. Our $4 billion annual R&D investment fuels the invention of products, solutions and new technologies so we can better serve customers and enter new markets. We invent, engineer and deliver technology solutions that drive business value, create social value and improve the lives of our customers.
Today as never before, your data storage environment poses multiple challenges that directly impact bottom-line business results. Challenges like soaring storage costs. Tighter regulations governing data retention, access and privacy. Data center power, cooling and space limitations. Scarce technical expertise. The constant threat of natural and manmade disasters. The complexities of managing multivendor storage solutions.
We've worked with enterprises worldwide to optimize storage environments, reduce storage costs and streamline storage management. Unlike many competitors, we have the expertise and resources to help support, optimize and manage not just your storage environment but your entire technology infrastructure - including servers, networks, desktops, software and more.
As a Storage Software Engineer - Functional/Systems Test in our Enterprise Storage Practice, you will be responsible for testing P4000 storage systems. Responsibilities can include formulation of test plans and test strategies, and contributing to development project requirements. Along with other members of the test team, you will be responsible for setting up the test environment, executing tests, providing test status and detailed test reports, and assisting development engineers in fault isolation and resolution. Additional responsibilities may include testing Microsoft Windows and Unix applications and utilities as well as automating tests in those environments. The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications:
A minimum of 8+ years of experience working in a product and/or system testing environment, with an understanding of network storage elements and principles.
Knowledge and hands-on implementation experience with Windows O/S and familiarity with Linux operating systems.
Experience troubleshooting and interfacing with storage systems (iSCSI and/or FC).
Strong understanding of storage technologies such as: RAID, replication, snapshot techniques, and storage area networks.
Hands-on TCP/IP networking and troubleshooting experience.
Familiarity with Disaster Recovery techniques involving recovering various application databases (Oracle, Exchange, SQL, Sharepoint)
Virtualization experience (VMware, Xen, Hyper-V, Virtual Iron)
Experience in at least one of the following: Solaris, Linux, Enterprise Linux, Back up applications.
MCSE, Oracle Certification, or Cisco Certification preferred.
Strong Analytical/Interpersonal Skills, Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be self-motivated, customer oriented, resourceful and enthusiastic.
Experience leading a small team of engineers
Bachelors degree in CIS or Engineering preferred.
Company: Hewlett Packard Co.
Location: Boulder, CO
Status: Full Time, Employee
Job Category: Engineering
Industry: Engineering Services
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HP is a leading global provider of products, technologies, solutions and services to consumers and business. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, global services, and imaging and printing. Our $4 billion annual R&D investment fuels the invention of products, solutions and new technologies so we can better serve customers and enter new markets. We invent, engineer and deliver technology solutions that drive business value, create social value and improve the lives of our customers.
Product Development and Solutions
Engages with teams across the Storage and Server domain to implement product solutions with Entry storage array and JBOD portfolio. Spans solutions across database applications and appliances; enterprise and mid-range file system solutions, and other embedded solutions to assure reliability, availability, and serviceability as well as performance, feature, and functionality requirements are being met.
Works with the business and program management to align roadmaps and product/firmware releases to support these solutions.
Drives improved integration with greater HP ecosystem (Management frameworks, Data Center Initiatives - power reporting, savings & management...)
Host-based software development for MSA fleet diagnostic utilities (Performance Monitoring, FW Update utilities, Log Mgmt)
Develop greater support for custom scripting solutions (Array SDK)
Pre-sales account engagement: evaluation/ recommendation of customer solutions.
Q&A for technical/solution evaluation
Provision of equipment for evaluation and hands-on engagement
Evaluation and recommendation of configurations and topologies
Qualification plans
Engagement with account teams
White paper and collateral development (power calculator, performance tuning)
Post-sales account engagement / escalations
Direct engagement with Customer, HP Account Team, HP TCE/Services, HP cross-functional teams and OEM partner to resolve issues with the customer
Support triage and root cause activities leading to solutions for the customer
Validate solutions and work through implementation
Support any ongoing customer engagements and partner account activities
Quality Framework
Drives overall quality improvement activities in alignment with Quality Management System and Framework. Establishes, tracks and drives to conclusion issues found across the value chain (suppliers, manufacturing, field installed base, and ongoing quality testing and measurement)
Participates in "Tiger Teams" focused on resolution of highest priority Customer Found Issues
Engages with proactive efforts to improve system operation, uptime, usability and diagnosis of system issues
Partner customer support - beta firmware and product evaluations, gathering of run-time statistics.
Apply Enterprise-class quality metrics. Drive initiatives to achieve the metrics.
Product firmware release - definition, development, qualification and release activities
Minimum of Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science.
Experienced in hardware and software development.
Storage domain experience (FC SAN, iSCSI SAN, SAS SAN, NAS)
Operating System and Hyper-Visor configuration and performance tuning(Windows, RH, SLES, VMware and Hyper-V)
Application configuration and tuning experience (Exchange, SQL Server, Oracle, SAP)
Strong leadership skills.
Proven and demonstrated problem solving skills and techniques.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate the work of internal and external partners against requirements of schedule, cost and quality.
Ability to design, develop and improve processes.
Ability to collaboratively work at the business team level to help drive the overall success of the MSA, Entry Storage, and ISS businesses
Critical Competencies to Drive Business Results:
Core Technical Leadership (Expert)
Contributions have visible technical impact on key elements of an HP business, strategic direction, improving time-to-market, cost reduction, or unmet customer needs.
Stakeholder Negotiation/Commitment Building (Technical)
Effectively collaborates, builds relationships and influences team members to work towards common goals.
Mentoring
Provides mentoring and guidance to peers and lower level employees.
Technical Breadth/Depth (Expert)
Commands persuasive depth of knowledge in a key technology
Customer-Centric Focus
Ensures that a positive customer experience informs both the approach to work, the quality demonstrated, and the endpoint for measuring success
Thought Leadership
Understands how businesses operate and uses this context to drive innovation and ethical decision-making
Change Management
Develops methods for supporting innovation and change across the organization
Problem Solving
Approaches problems in a rational manner using sound strategies that ensure comprehensive understanding and effective resolution
Company: Hewlett Packard Co.
Location: Denver, CO
Status: Full Time, Employee
Job Category: Engineering
Industry: Engineering Services
