Linux Engineer

People Prime Worldwide; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Cutting-edge infrastructure challenges

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Linux Systems & Container Engineer passionate about building robust and secure systems. This mid-senior level role involves working on low-level Linux components, automation, and system security, with a competitive salary, innovative culture, and remote work potential.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of Linux kernel and system internals.
• Proficient in C/C++ programming and scripting with Python or Bash.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain containerized environments using container technologies.
• Develop and debug system-level software for Linux-based platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate container solutions into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Linux internals

Containerization technologies

Programming in C

Programming in C++

Scripting in Python

Scripting in Bash

Automation

Debugging

Networking concepts

System security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

gdb

strace

perf

valgrind

Job description

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About Client-

My client is a market leading company with over 30 years of experience in the industry. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, with $19.7B, with 333,640 associates worldwide, helping their clients modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences, enabling them to remain competitive in our fast-paced world.

Their Specialties in Intelligent Process Automation, Digital Engineering, Industry & Platform Solutions, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Data, Healthcare, Banking, Finance, Fintech, Manufacturing, Retail, Technology, and Salesforce

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Linux Systems & Container Engineer with deep knowledge of Linux internals, containerization technologies, and strong programming skills in C, C++, and scripting languages such as Python or Bash. This role is ideal for someone passionate about building robust, scalable, and secure systems at the OS and container level.

Key Responsibilities:

· Design, develop, and maintain containerized environments using Docker, Podman, or LXC.

· Work on low-level Linux system components, kernel modules, and performance tuning.

· Develop and debug system-level software in C/C++ for Linux-based platforms.

· Write automation scripts and tools using Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.

· Troubleshoot complex system issues involving memory, CPU, I/O, and networking.

· Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to integrate container solutions into CI/CD pipelines.

· Contribute to system hardening, security policies, and compliance efforts.

· Document system architecture, configurations, and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

· Strong hands-on experience with Linux container technologies (Docker, Podman, LXC, containerd).

· Deep understanding of Linux internals: kernel, system calls, namespaces, cgroups, etc.

· Proficiency in C and C++ for system-level programming.

· Solid scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar.

· Experience with debugging tools like gdb, strace, perf, valgrind.

· Familiarity with Kubernetes or other orchestration platforms is a plus.

· Knowledge of networking, firewalls, and system security.

· Familiarity with system performance tools (e.g., perf, strace, top, htop, vmstat, iostat).

· Solid understanding of networking concepts and tools (iptables, netfilter, tcpdump).

· Analyze and optimize Linux kernel parameters and system performance.

· Troubleshoot complex issues related to process management, memory, I/O, and networking at the OS level.

· Contribute to automation and CI/CD pipelines for container lifecycle management.

· Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to ensure system reliability and scalability.

· Monitor system health and implement proactive measures to ensure high availability.

· Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Contributions to open-source Linux or container projects.

· Experience with real-time or embedded Linux systems.

· Familiarity with system security frameworks (SELinux, AppArmor).

· Exposure to cloud-native technologies and hybrid cloud environments.

What We Offer:

· Opportunity to work on cutting-edge infrastructure and system-level challenges.

· Collaborative and innovative work culture.

· Competitive compensation and benefits.

· Flexible work arrangements and career growth opportunities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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