Linux Engineer

Empresaria Group plc; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in Rotterdam is seeking a Linux DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust Linux-based systems. In this full-time role, you will collaborate with teams to enhance automation processes, manage infrastructure, and ensure system reliability and security. Ideal candidates will have strong Linux administration experience and familiarity with DevOps tools like Docker and Kubernetes, alongside knowledge of cloud platforms. This position offers a hybrid work pattern, requiring a minimum of 1-2 days onsite.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Linux administration and shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Understanding of networking, security principles, and system monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Linux infrastructure for high availability.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Collaborate with development team on DevOps practices.
• Troubleshoot issues related to performance and security.
• Contribute to automation to improve efficiency.

Skills

Linux administration

Shell scripting

DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Infrastructure as code

Networking and security principles

Job description

Delivery Consultant @ Empresaria Group plc

Job Title: Linux DevOps Engineer

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Work Pattern: Hybrid (minimum 1-2 days onsite)

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent

Role Overview

This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining robust Linux based systems and automation processes to ensure smooth deployment and scalability of applications.

What you could do on a day-to-day basis

• Collaborate to deliver robust Linux environments for enterprise clients.
• Work with DevOps team on automation and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Implement automation tools (e.g., Ansible) and manage GitOps workflows.
• Build and maintain update infrastructure, ensuring systems are secure.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and enhance reliability.
• Prioritize security as part of a managed service approach.
• Gain insight into client operations to align technology with business needs.
• Participate in standby duty rotation approximately once every six weeks.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Linux infrastructure for high availability and performance.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for system reliability.
• Collaborate with development team: DevOps practices and improve workflows.
• Troubleshoot issues related to system performance, security, and scalability.
• Contribute to automation to reduce manual processes and improve efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Linux administration and shell scripting.
• Hands‑on experience with DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Understanding of networking, security principles, and system monitoring.

Nice to have

• Experience with Python or other scripting languages.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture.