Linux Support Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech firm in London is seeking a Linux Support Engineer to enhance its technical team. The role involves providing high-level Linux support, managing incident responses, and automating processes using scripting. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in Linux systems administration and experience in financial services.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Linux systems administration (Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS).
• Experience with SQL and trading infrastructure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level Linux support, ensuring system stability and optimal performance.
• Manage incident response, proactively resolving system issues.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Problem-solving

Scripting

Tools

Bash

Python

Shell scripting

SQL

Job description

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A leading fintech firm specialising in asset management is seeking a Linux Support Engineer to join its dynamic technical team. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in Linux systems administration, troubleshooting, and scripting, ensuring seamless infrastructure performance for trading and financial applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level Linux support, ensuring system stability and optimal performance.
• Manage incident response, proactively resolving system issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with developers and infrastructure teams to improve platform reliability.
• Automate processes using Bash, Python, and Shell scripting to enhance efficiency.
• Monitor system performance, security, and compliance with financial industry standards.

Requirements:

• Strong expertise in Linux systems administration (Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS).
• Experience with SQL and trading infrastructure is preferred.
• Proficiency in Bash, Python, or Shell scripting for automation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience supporting financial services or fintech applications is a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and technical Linux Support Engineer to contribute to a high-performing financial technology team.