Linux System Engineer

LinuxRecruit; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment company is seeking an automation focused engineer in London. You will build complex Linux based systems and define workflows for a groundbreaking product. Responsibilities include automating deployment workflows, developing Bash scripts, and collaborating closely with hardware experts. Strong scripting skills in Bash or Python and knowledge of Ansible are essential. This role offers a hybrid working model with at least 3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Strong background in system configuration and automation.
• Experience scripting with Bash or Python.
• Confidence in configuring with Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Build and automate deployment workflows for embedded Linux devices.
• Develop Bash scripts and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and reliable.

Skills

System configuration

Automation

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Ansible configuration

Tools

GitHub Actions

Job description

Overview

You’re an automation focused engineer, building complex linux based systems. This is a rare opportunity to step into the early stages of a groundbreaking product and define workflows from the ground up. If you thrive on solving complex problems and want to see your work make a real impact, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Own building and automating deployment workflows for embedded Linux devices, developing Bash scripts and CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring systems are secure, scalable, and reliable. Working closely with hardware experts, you’ll be at the heart of bringing new technologies to life.

Qualifications

• Strong background in system configuration and automation, with the drive to shape processes where none exist. You can script with Bash or Python, automating where appropriate and have confidence in configuring with Ansible.
• Experience with Github Actions to streamline releases will be beneficial, and any exposure to embedded devices will allow you to hit the ground running.

The team are working hybrid in the North West of the country, spending at least 3 days together in order to bring the company vision to life.

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