Linux Engineer

K&K Talents; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

K&K Talents is recruiting a Linux Engineer in Krakow, Poland, offering a hybrid work model. The role emphasizes hands-on Linux (RHEL), automation with Terraform and Ansible, and strong security practices. Applicants should have 5+ years for senior or 3+ years for mid-level, with relevant certifications.

The position requires on-call availability and collaboration within a dynamic, fast-paced team. Prior OpenShift/Kubernetes experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience for senior candidates; 3+ years for mid-level candidates.
• Azure Associate certification or equivalent.
• Linux (RHEL) and Ansible certifications.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, Python, and Ansible Automation Platform.
• Experience with container solutions such as OpenShift or Kubernetes.
• Strong security mindset and adherence to best practices.
• Good understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools (GitHub Actions preferred).
• Ability to work autonomously yet collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Apply certifications and practical expertise to manage Linux systems in hybrid environments.
• Develop and maintain automation playbooks and pipelines with Terraform, Ansible, and Python.
• Contribute to containerized deployments using OpenShift or Kubernetes.
• Participate in on-call standby duties as required.
• Foster a proactive, security-conscious approach to system administration.

Education

Azure Associate certification

Linux (RHEL) certification

Ansible certification

Security mindset

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Tools

Terraform

Python

Ansible Automation Platform

Prometheus

OpenShift/Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Job description

K&K Talents is an international recruiting agency that has been providing technical resources in the European region since 1993. This position is with one of our clients in Poland who is actively hiring candidates to expand their teams.

Role: Linux Engineer

Location: Krakow, Poland (Hybrid)

Employment type: Full time Permanent

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Azure Associate certification or equivalent expertise.
• Linux (RHEL) and Ansible certifications.
• Professional experience: minimum 5+ years for senior candidates; minimum 3+ years for mid-level candidates.
• Proven hands-on experience with Terraform, Python, and Ansible Automation Platform.
• Experience with at least one: Prometheus, RedHat IPA, OpenShift/Kubernetes, or other container solutions.
• Strong security mindset, ensuring all activities adhere to best practices.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and toolsets (preferably GitHub Actions).
• Adaptability to fast-paced and dynamic environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for technical issue resolution.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies.
• Familiarity with Agile development, SCRUM, or SRE concepts is beneficial.
• Willingness to participate in standby/on-call duty.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Note: Applicants for employment in Poland should possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.