Linux Engg

Synechron; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements (core du

State-of-the-art offices

Learning & advancement

Tech-driven environment

Job summary

Synechron in India seeks a Senior Linux/UNIX Engineer to join a global team maintaining and enhancing a large-scale RedHat Linux-based platform. You will own components, work with operations and customers to prioritize enhancements, and drive automation using configuration-as-code across diverse projects.

You will deep-dive into OS, network, and storage troubleshooting, contribute to architectural design, and mentor peers to adopt modern tools such as Git, Jenkins, and IaaS practices.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Linux and UNIX OS architecture and networking.
• Experience with config management tools to automate large Linux deployments.
• Proficient in Python and/or Perl scripting for automation and tooling.
• Strong troubleshooting across hardware, OS, network and storage.
• Ability to communicate complex topics to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance a large-scale, globally deployed Linux platform.
• Own components on a global level, prioritise and implement enhancements.
• Drive declarative automation across projects and improve configurations.
• Troubleshoot Linux platform management, OS builds, and integration issues.
• Contribute to architecture design and lead inter-departmental ideas.
• Collaborate with operations, customers and teams to deliver value.

Skills

Linux

UNIX

Python

Perl

Troubleshooting

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Salt Stack

Puppet

Chef

Git

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Vacancy Title: Senior Linux/UNIX Engineer

We offer:

• To work with some of the best professionals in the business - for a firm that values individual intellect as much as teamwork
• State-of-the-art offices in the City Centre that are designed to maximize collaboration
• Flexible working arrangements (core hours and opportunity to work from home)
• Enriching challenges that provide opportunity for constant learning and advancement
• An environment which is leveraging technology to its highest potential

You will:

• Join a team of skilled and experienced technologists tasked with maintaining and enhancing our large scale, globally deployed RedHat Linux-based platform.
• Take ownership of components on a global level, working with operational counterparts and customers to prioritize and execute on enhancements, extensions and remediation in these critical components of our infrastructure.
• Use declarative configuration-as-code principles and extensive automation across a mixture of strategic engineering and design projects.
• Add features, manage, and tune configuration, and perform deep-level troubleshooting of the existing Linux platform management systems and Linux O/S configuration and builds.
• Be involved in the architectural design and implementation of new solutions to support the fast-paced, dynamic needs of the business.
• Lead the development of new ideas and policies at an inter-departmental level.

You have:

• Expert knowledge of Linux, including familiarity with UNIX system calls, and low-level O/S and network protocols.
• Experience of using any modern config management system (examples such as Salt Stack, Puppet, or Chef) to automate management of a large-scale Linux deployment.
• Ability to write robust, maintainable code in Python and/or Perl.
• Effective troubleshooting skills across hardware, O/S, network, and storage.
• Ability to convey complex technical topics to a non-technical audience, identify and communicate the business risks or benefits of the projects you are working on, and form strategic relationships with key stakeholders.

You might also have:

• Experience working in a large, multi-national enterprise in any industry vertical, showing experience of communicating and collaborating in globally distributed teams.
• Enthusiasm for modern development tools and practices including Git, Jenkins, automated testing, and continuous integration.
• Experience of designing, implementing and supporting large scale production IaaS platforms, working with virtualisation and other private cloud technologies
• Knowledge of building and managing containerised software in a secure manner.
• As a reference point, contributors to open source projects would be an ideal fit.
• Knowledge of other programming languages, such as C or C++
• Experience leading a team of engineers

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more. All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidate Application Notice

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community. At Synechron, we are committed to integrating sustainability into our business strategy, ensuring responsible growth while minimizing environmental impact. Employees play a key role in driving our sustainability initiatives, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering ethical and sustainable business practices across global operations. All positions are required to adhere to our Sustainability and Health Safety standards, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and sustainable practices.