Build Engineer

MailGate SC; United States; Remote; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

MailGate SC is seeking a skilled systems engineer to build and maintain the packaging and delivery infrastructure for enterprise security software across on‑premises and cloud environments. You will configure Linux systems, manage packages, automate repetitive tasks, and support Java/C++ applications, databases, and web servers.

You will implement automation, improve deployment workflows, and ensure robust security practices while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server experience and RPM-based package management skills are required.
• Ability to assemble custom Linux images for VMs and cloud instances.
• Strong shell scripting capability (Bash/Perl) and basic programming knowledge.
• Experience with build and CI toolchains (Ant, Maven, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Artifactory, Ivy).
• Knowledge of Apache Web Server, LDAP/SSL, networking, and Linux filesystems.

Responsibilities

• Set up and administer installed systems, packages, and supporting infrastructure.
• Configure and maintain Linux OS, system tools, and application software.
• Create automation for routine system operations.
• Support build and delivery workflows using the team's toolchain.
• Troubleshoot deployment issues with security best practices.

Skills

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

RPM-based package management (Zypper/D

Shell scripting (Bash/Perl)

CI/CD tooling

Build tools (Ant, Maven)

Web server & networking knowledge

English communication

Tools

Zypper

DNF

Ant

Maven

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Ivy

Artifactory

Job description

Role overview

Build and maintain the systems and delivery infrastructure used to package and deploy enterprise security software across on-premises and cloud environments. You’ll configure Linux systems and application software, manage packages, and automate repeatable operational tasks. The environment includes Java and C++ applications, relational and NoSQL databases, and web and application servers.

Responsibilities

• Set up and administer installed systems, packages, and supporting infrastructure.
• Configure, test, and maintain Linux operating systems, system management tools, and application software.
• Create and implement automation for system operations.
• Support build and delivery workflows using the team’s toolchain.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and application deployment issues, applying security practices.

Requirements

• Experience with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and RPM-based package management, including Zypper or DNF.
• Ability to assemble custom Linux images for virtual machines and cloud virtual machines.
• Shell scripting experience, such as Bash or Perl.
• Familiarity with build tools such as Ant and Maven, and CI and artifact tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Ivy, or Artifactory.
• Knowledge of Apache Web Server, network protocols, Linux filesystems, and services such as LDAP or SSL.
• Database familiarity, troubleshooting ability, good security practices, and strong spoken and written English.

Nice to have

• Programming experience in Java or C++, cloud exposure to AWS or Azure, virtualization with VMware ESXi or Hyper‑V, object storage such as S3 or Azure Blob Storage, mail transfer agents, or WildFly application server experience.

Benefits and work setup

The position is remote, with a preference for someone near Sofia, Bulgaria for occasional in-person collaboration. Flexible work‑from‑home options and career development opportunities are available.