Mentored Junior Linux & SQL Engineer – Onsite Plano

Tech Junction Ltd; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage IT in Plano, Texas is hiring a Junior Software Engineer (Linux & SQL) to own Linux administration, shell scripting, and SQL querying in a on-site, entry-level capacity. You'll work with cross-functional teams to ensure system stability and reliable data workflows, under mentorship from senior engineers.

This role emphasizes security baselines, deployment support, and thorough documentation, with opportunities for professional growth in a leading global IT solutions company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/SE or related field.
• Foundational Linux admin and SQL experience.
• Strong Linux CLI, file systems, and permissions knowledge.
• SQL querying, relational design, data manipulation.
• Basic scripting with Bash or Python.
• Strong analytical and teamwork skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• On-site work availability in Plano, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux OS environments (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Write and optimize SQL queries, views, and stored procedures.
• Assist with deployments, builds, and release tasks.
• Analyze logs, monitor system health, and perform incident triage.
• Collaborate with software, QA, and IT support teams.
• Develop automated Bash/Python scripts to streamline tasks.
• Ensure security baselines and backup protocols.
• Maintain runbooks, logs, and configuration inventories.
• Participate in code reviews and technical trainings.
• Provide Tier-1 support for internal apps and dev environments.

Skills

Linux basics

SQL querying

Bash/Python scripting

Analytical problem-solving

Teamwork

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering

Tools

Git

Docker

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Sage IT in Plano, Texas is hiring a Junior Software Engineer (Linux & SQL) to own Linux administration, shell scripting, and SQL querying in a on-site, entry-level capacity. You'll work with cross-functional teams to ensure system stability and reliable data workflows, under mentorship from senior engineers.

This role emphasizes security baselines, deployment support, and thorough documentation, with opportunities for professional growth in a leading global IT solutions company.