Senior Linux System Engineer - London

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior System Engineer to enhance their London office. This role involves providing critical technical support for production environments, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and resolving complex Linux-related issues. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in Linux systems and cloud infrastructure, with a strong command of Terraform, Bash, and Python. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive system stability and performance, making a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Linux production environments and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems and systems programming concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for production environment stability and performance.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for best network performance.

Skills

Linux production environments

Cloud infrastructure

Terraform

Bash

Python

Documentation skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Equivalent experience

Tools

Terraform

Bash

Python

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Senior Linux System Engineer - London, London

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Client:

IO TECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior System Engineer to join our client's London office.

Team / Role:

As a Senior System Engineer, you will:

• Provide technical support for the production environment, ensuring system stability and performance.
• Optimize infrastructure architecture in cloud environments to achieve best-in-class network performance.
• Debug kernel-level performance issues and resolve production incidents in real time.
• Tackle complex network and Linux-related challenges.

Required Skillset:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience supporting Linux production environments and working in cloud infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of modern Linux systems and systems programming concepts (e.g., sockets, virtual memory, process lifecycle).
• Extensive hands-on experience with Terraform, Bash, and Python.
• Proven ability to estimate project work and deliver results on schedule.
• Skilled in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation.
• Previous experience leading a small team is preferred.

Preferred Background:

• Prior experience at a trading firm or with trading technology environments.