Senior Software Engineer - XenServer Toolstack About the role This Software Engineering position focuses on developing the control plane for XenServer, a commercial virtualization platform built on the open-source Xen hypervisor. The control plane is a critical component that manages virtual machines, storage, and networking across clusters of physical hosts and exposes the public XenServer API. It sits at the … an active open-source and enterprise environment. This is a role for engineers who want to grow their skills while solving problems that matter in the real world. About XenServerXenServer powers critical infrastructure worldwide - from hospitals and government systems to cloud-scale platforms and high-security environments. It supports thousands of virtual desktops, powers ultra-low-latency network appliances … and runs workloads where performance and reliability are non-negotiable. By contributing to XenServer, you'll be helping organizations around the world operate with confidence. What you'll do Design, implement, test, and maintain the software powering XenServer's control plane Lead the development of cross-team features, collaborating across disciplines and domains Participate in the evolution of the XenServerMore ❯
based server administration, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS, DHCP, CA, NPS, SQL servers. Proven experience managing a virtualized environment, using Linux KVM, VMware ESXi, or CitrixXenServer based platforms. Strong understanding of networking principles and hands-on experience with firewalls, switches, wireless access points, VPN, VLAN to support connectivity troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Prior experience implementing … and managing converged multi-site infrastructure with high-availability and failover mechanisms, including hypervisor, DAS, SAN, NAS, and HPC appliances. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and keen familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems for automating and validating administrative tasks remotely. A logical approach to troubleshooting complex technical issues across the full IT stack. Excellent communication skills, with the ability More ❯
Windows 8), 2010/2012, Anti-Virus Software, MS Office 2003 - 2010, Remote Access Tools, VPN. Experience with SharePoint, Windows OS 2003/2008 R2/2012, SAP, Citrix, XEN Server, VMWare, Symantec Backup Exec. Active Directory (DNS, DHCP, Groups). Ability to write, update, and maintain network schematics, work instructions, and procedures for the network infrastructure. Manage and More ❯
Salford, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
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to 2022 environments Maintain Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP and certificate services across multiple domains Support virtual infrastructure including VMware vSphere and Citrix DaaS/XenServer Assist in the implementation and monitoring of disaster recovery solutions and backup strategies Ensure compliance with internal security policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO27001, PCI DSS v4.0) Provide 3rd line … Experience in a WINTEL or Systems Engineering role within an enterprise or regulated environment Proven expertise in managing Windows Server platforms and Active Directory Strong experience with VMware, HyperV, Citrix Virtual Apps/Desktops, Xen hypervisor technologies Exposure to 'Cyber Essentials plus’ Exposure to cloud services (Microsoft Azure, Purview, Hybrid environments) VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or CitrixMore ❯
Salford, Greater Manchester, North West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
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to 2022 environments Maintain Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP and certificate services across multiple domains Support virtual infrastructure including VMware vSphere and Citrix DaaS/XenServer Assist in the implementation and monitoring of disaster recovery solutions and backup strategies Ensure compliance with internal security policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO27001, PCI DSS v4.0) Provide 3rd line … Experience in a WINTEL or Systems Engineering role within an enterprise or regulated environment Proven expertise in managing Windows Server platforms and Active Directory Strong experience with VMware, HyperV, Citrix Virtual Apps/Desktops, Xen hypervisor technologies Exposure to Cyber Essentials plus Exposure to cloud services (Microsoft Azure, Purview, Hybrid environments) VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or CitrixMore ❯
Programming Skills Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages (e.g., C++, C#, Java) and scripting languages (e.g., Python). Additional Skills Interest or experience in functional programming (e.g., OCaml, Haskell, F#, Scala, ML). Software Engineering Best Practices Understanding of software More ❯