Linux Automation & Platform Engineer

Randstad Digital; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Digital seeks a hands-on Linux Automation Engineer/Platform Engineer to support and evolve a critical enterprise platform for a large-scale client in London. Hybrid role with 3 onsite days per week at Canary Wharf.

You will optimize automation workflows, troubleshoot complex infrastructure, and drive modernization initiatives while maintaining Linux production environments and robust CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Strong enterprise Linux administration and troubleshooting experience (RHEL or similar).
• Scripting and automation skills in Perl, Python, Bash/Shell.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance existing automation solutions using Perl, Python, and Shell scripting.
• Support and optimize Linux-based production environments (RHEL).
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (Git, Jenkins).
• Diagnose and resolve cross-platform infrastructure, application, and network issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to investigate incidents and implement improvements.

Skills

Linux administration

Perl

Python

Shell scripting

Networking fundamentals

CI/CD workflows

Git-based workflows

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Job description

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite in Canary Wharf)

Contract Duration: 12 Months (49 weeks)

Are you a hands-on Linux Automation Engineer with a strong background in Perl and Python? We are looking for an experienced Platform Engineer to support, maintain, and evolve a critical enterprise platform for a large-scale global client.

In this role, you will champion operational excellence by optimizing automation workflows, troubleshooting complex infrastructure, and driving platform modernization initiatives.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance existing automation solutions using Perl, Python, and Shell scripting.
• Support and optimize Linux-based production environments (RHEL), ensuring high reliability and stability.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (Git, Jenkins) for seamless build and deployment processes.
• Diagnose and resolve cross-platform infrastructure, application, and network issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to investigate incidents and implement continuous improvements.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong enterprise Linux administration and troubleshooting experience (RHEL or similar).
• Heavy-hitting scripting and automation skills (Perl, Python, Bash, or Korn Shell).
• Solid knowledge of Git-based workflows and CI/CD tooling.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP).
• Proven ability to work independently in complex, large-scale, or regulated enterprise environments.
• Enterprise storage experience (NetApp, SAN solutions).
• Knowledge of authentication tech (Kerberos, SPNEGO).
• Familiarity with cloud, containerization, and modern platform engineering practices.