Build And Deployment Engineer (Linux) (m/f/d) Ref. No. 26-82196

Terma Group

Frankfurt

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Training opportunities

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International atmosphere

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Job summary

Terma seeks a Build and Deployment Engineer (Linux) to deliver software builds, packaging and deployments for critical Linux ground-segment systems and automate delivery workflows.

The role supports development and partners, creating documentation and maintaining baseline automation tools. Candidates require a Master’s or equivalent with 5+ years’ experience and strong English communication.

Qualifications

University degree (Master's or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or equivalent proven experience, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Strong technical documentation skills and effective written and verbal communication in English.
Proven experience in large-scale operational environments with high availability requirements.
Extensive knowledge of Linux/Unix system administration, scripting and software configuration management.

Responsibilities

Perform ticket-based software builds, packaging, deployments and activations on Linux systems.
Maintain automated installation and provisioning solutions (AutoYaST, Kickstart, Orcharhino) and Ansible CM.
Create and maintain build, packaging and deployment implementations for releases and patches.
Support developers on build/versioning strategies and project delivery.
Produce documentation to transition projects into routine build and deployment.

Skills

Unix/Linux commands

Ansible

Build tooling

Version control

Packaging formats

Shell scripting

Docker/Kubernetes

VMware

Security & hardening

C/C++/Java

OpenText Dimensions CM

MySQL/Oracle

Education

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Ant/Maven/autoconf/automake

Foreman/Satellite/Orcharhino

PXE/TFTP

SVN/git/GitLab

OpenText Dimensions CM

Job description

We are looking for a Build and Deployment Engineer (Linux) to deliver software builds, packaging and deployments for EUMETSAT's mission-critical Linux ground-segment systems and to support new projects onto standardised, automated delivery workflows.

Background

The Computer and Systems Management (CSM) competence area, part of the Infrastructures for IT and Data Division (I2D) at EUMETSAT, provides all levels of system and software builds and deployments for the operational ground-segment infrastructure, alongside computing platforms, data storage and distribution, network services and infrastructure security for multi-mission environments.

You shall support

Perform ticket-based software builds, packaging, deployments and activations on established Linux systems, both critical and uncritical, triggered by the daily Configuration Review Board and service desk
Maintain and evolve automated, unattended installation and provisioning solutions (AutoYaST, Kickstart, Orcharhino, PXE/TFTP) and Ansible-based configuration management
Create and maintain build, packaging and deployment implementations for software and data releases and patches, and maintain a common baseline for automation tools and scripts
Support developers and delivery partners on build and versioning strategies, and advise incoming projects on how to deliver software and systems to the team
Assess documentation related to formal deliveries and acceptance tests, and produce the documentation needed to transition projects into routine build and deployment
Resolve anomaly reports, handle file copy and storage requests across security domains, and provide user support on the service tooling

Skills and experiences

Sound understanding of software configuration management principles and change management processes
Essential knowledge and experience in using Unix/Linux command line tools
Automated OS installation solutions: Linux AutoYaST and Kickstart, Orcharhino (Foreman/Satellite), and unattended, centralised software installation mechanisms (PXE/TFTP)
Software provisioning, configuration management and deployment tooling: Ansible
Software build environments and tools such as Ant, Maven, autoconf/automake and make
Version control systems such as SVN, git and GitLab
Software packaging formats such as RPM, PKG, LPP, tgz, ZIP and DEB
Scripting languages, e.g. bash, ksh, csh, Perl and Python
Networking, distributed applications and TCP/IP services
High-level programming languages: C/C++, C# and Java
Administration and troubleshooting of distributed systems, and good experience in VMware virtualisation
Good knowledge and experience in security: principles and concepts, hardening techniques, secure architecture and protocols, penetration and vulnerability testing and tools
Experience in a large-scale operational or production environment characterised by custom applications in addition to standard software, running both client and server side, with high-availability (24x7) requirements
Container technologies (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes), OpenText Dimensions CM, basic Windows system administration, MySQL and Oracle databases, network services (NIS, LDAP, NFS, DNS, SNMP, FTP, NTP), high-availability and cluster software, or distributed file systems are considered an advantage
University degree (Master's or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or equivalent proven experience, with at least 5 years of relevant experience
Strong technical documentation skills and effective written and verbal communication in English

General Work Skills

Problem solving
Good analytical skills
High degree of interpersonal awareness
Experience in working as part of a multicultural team
Ability to work autonomously and to perform regular, e.g. weekly, context switch

Working Location

This is a full-time position, in Darmstadt, Germany starting from November 2026. Around 25% of the work is provided on-site at EUMETSAT's premises in Darmstadt. Occasional weekend, public-holiday or early-morning/late-night work may be required, always agreed in advance.

What can Terma offer

At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the "best-in-class" solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace.

Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company.