Linux Application Support Engineer — Flexible Hybrid Role

Applause IT Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology business is seeking an experienced Application Support Engineer based in Birmingham. The successful candidate will maintain and support bespoke software solutions and Linux-based infrastructure, ensuring quality support while liaising with customers and developers. Candidates should possess strong Linux skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach. Benefits include competitive salary, 25 days holiday, group pension scheme, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday per year

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance (after qualifying period)

Company mobile phone

Flexible working options

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong Linux administration skills are essential.
• Knowledge of Java is advantageous.
• Experience with MySQL or SQL Server databases is required.
• Familiarity with VMware or Proxmox is beneficial.
• Knowledge of automation and containerisation tools (Ansible, Docker, Jenkins, SVN, Terraform) is advantageous.
• Scripting experience with Bash or Python is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support bespoke software applications.
• Manage and improve build and release processes.
• Keep infrastructure patched and secure.
• Liaise directly with customers to troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with developers to implement solutions.

Skills

Linux administration skills (RedHat / CentOS / Rocky)

Java

databases (MySQL / SQL Server)

VMware / Proxmox

automation and containerisation tools (Ansible, Docker, Jenkins, SVN, Terraform)

scripting experience (Bash or Python)

excellent communication skills

proactive and organized approach

Job description

A growing technology business is seeking an experienced Application Support Engineer based in Birmingham. The successful candidate will maintain and support bespoke software solutions and Linux-based infrastructure, ensuring quality support while liaising with customers and developers. Candidates should possess strong Linux skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach. Benefits include competitive salary, 25 days holiday, group pension scheme, and flexible working options.