linux Engineer

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment in London is seeking a Senior Linux/Unix Automation Engineer for a 9-month contract. The role focuses on automating systems, integrating infrastructure via REST APIs, and testing new hardware/software releases in lab environments.

The ideal candidate will manage high availability on RHEL/Ubuntu and legacy Unix platforms while applying modern infrastructure-as-code practices. Strong scripting and automation skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong Unix and Linux administration experience with RHEL/Solaris/AIX.
• Proficient in Python, Bash, and Ansible for automation.
• Experience integrating via REST APIs and using Git/CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Automating Systems: Build Python and Ansible code to automate setup, patching, and configuration tasks across enterprise infrastructure.
• API Integration: Connect infrastructure endpoints via REST APIs to deliver self-service, automated compute and network environments.
• Lab Testing: Run hands-on testing in lab environments to validate and certify new hardware and software releases before deployment.
• Unix & Linux Delivery: Maintain high availability across RHEL, Ubuntu, and legacy Unix platforms while driving IaC practices.
• Solution Design: Partner with internal teams to turn pain points into scalable, automated solutions.

Skills

RHEL administration

Solaris/AIX administration

Python scripting

Ansible automation

Bash scripting

REST APIs

Git & CI/CD

Job description

Senior Linux / Unix Automation Engineer

London 3 days on the office

9 Months Contract + Extension

£350 a day Inside IR35

A well established firm is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer who brings solid Unix and Linux administration experience alongside hands-on infrastructure automation skill to join their current team on contract basis.

What You Will Be Doing

• Automating Systems: Build clean Python and Ansible code to remove repetitive setup, patching, and configuration tasks across enterprise infrastructure.
• API Integration: Connect infrastructure endpoints via REST APIs to deliver self-service, automated compute and network environments.
• Lab Testing: Run hands-on testing in lab environments to validate and certify new hardware and software releases before deployment.
• Unix & Linux Delivery: Maintain high availability across RHEL, Ubuntu, and legacy Unix platforms while driving modern infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Solution Design: Partner with internal technical teams to turn operational pain points into scalable, automated solutions.

Essential Skills

• Unix & Linux Systems: Strong RHEL, Solaris, or AIX administration with low-level OS troubleshooting.
• Automation & Scripting: Writing Python scripts, Ansible playbooks, and Bash to automate manual plant tasks.
• Networking Protocols: Deep understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, HTTP, SSL/TLS, and DNS.
• Command Line Control: Daily experience inside the Linux CLI, managing system kernels, storage, and file systems.
• APIs & Tooling: Working with REST APIs, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools.