Client Solutions Engineer

Job description
MT Newswires is a recognized leader in original and unbiased business and financial news. Covering developed capital markets across North America, Europe, and Asia, MT Newswires’ expanding global network of financial journalists and economists produces real-time, multi-asset class news in over 160 categories to cater to the diverse and evolving needs of the investment community. Now serving many of the largest banks, retail brokerages, and professional wealth management applications in the world, MT Newswires has proven to be disruptive in an industry with few competitors.
We are seeking a Client Solutions Engineer to work alongside and assist the ~MT Newswires’~ Chief Technical Officer. The responsibilities and skills set below outline the necessary technical expertise needed for our company.

Responsibilities
Developing and maintaining web applications that run on a Windows Server environment with IIS.
Leveraging PHP and MySQL for dynamic content management and database-driven functionalities.
Ensuring secure, high-performance, and reliable web hosting through proper configuration and management of server and application settings.
Implementing DevOps practices ensuring faster delivery and reliable deployments.
Building and managing existing web applications hosted on AWS infrastructure.
Ensuring high availability, security, and performance of applications through proper AWS architecture design and Linux administration.

Editpad Technologies and Skills:
Windows Server 2019:
Proficient in configuring and managing Windows Server 2019.
Experience with Group Policy, and security settings.
Skilled in performance tuning and server maintenance.
Knowledgeable in implementing and managing server roles and features.
Internet Information Services (IIS):
Expertise in setting up and configuring IIS for hosting web applications.
Experience in deploying and managing web applications on IIS.
Proficient in SSL/TLS certificate management for secure communications.
Familiarity with troubleshooting IIS-related issues and optimizing performance.
PHP:
Strong understanding of PHP programming and best practices.
Experience in developing and maintaining PHP-based web applications.
Knowledgeable in integrating PHP applications with various databases, especially MySQL.
Skilled in using PHP frameworks and libraries to enhance development efficiency.
MySQL:
Proficient in MySQL database administration and management.
Skilled in designing and optimizing database schemas for performance.
Experience with writing and optimizing complex SQL queries.
Familiarity with MySQL backup and recovery processes, as well as replication and clustering.
DevOps:
Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Github.
Proficient in version control systems like Git.
Experience in containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack.
Knowledgeable in automated testing and deployment strategies to ensure seamless integration and delivery.

NewsConnect Technologies and Skills:
Amazon Web Services (AWS):
Proficient in using various AWS services such as EC2, RDS, S3, and VPC.
Experience in setting up and managing scalable and fault-tolerant architectures.
Skilled in implementing security best practices, including IAM roles and policies.
Knowledgeable in cost optimization and resource management on AWS.
Linux:
Strong proficiency in Linux system administration, including distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, and Red Hat.
Experience with shell scripting for automation of tasks and processes.
Skilled in system monitoring, performance tuning, and security hardening.
Familiarity with package management, networking, and troubleshooting.
PHP:
Extensive experience in developing robust PHP applications.
Proficient in integrating PHP with various back-end services and APIs.
Knowledgeable in modern PHP frameworks like Laravel.
Skilled in code optimization, testing, and debugging for high-performance applications.
MySQL:
Expertise in MySQL database setup, administration, and optimization.
Skilled in designing efficient database schemas and indexing strategies.
Experience with database scaling, replication, and high-availability setups.
Proficient in performing data migration and ETL processes.
Amazon S3:
Proficient in using S3 for scalable storage solutions.
Experience with configuring S3 buckets for various use cases, including static website hosting and backup storage.
Knowledgeable in implementing S3 security features such as bucket policies and access controls.
Skilled in integrating S3 with other AWS services for enhanced functionality.
DevOps:
Proficient in setting up CI/CD pipelines using Github.
Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes on AWS.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging using CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana.
Knowledgeable in automated testing frameworks and deployment strategies.
Expertise in managing version control systems like Git and implementing branching strategies.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k) matching
Cell phone reimbursement
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Paid parking
Travel reimbursement for conference travel
Vision insurance

Experience level:
3 years

Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Work Location: Bethesda, MD

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