On-Site Junior Linux & SQL Engineer – Plano

Sage IT; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage IT in Plano, Texas is seeking a Junior Software Engineer (Linux & SQL) to own Linux environments, write SQL queries, and assist with deployments in a hands-on, on-site role.

This entry-level position offers mentorship from senior engineers, exposure to production systems, and opportunities to grow in a global IT solutions company.

You will work with cross-functional teams, contribute to stable data workflows, and learn best practices in security and DevOps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• Foundational Linux administration and SQL querying experience.
• Basic scripting skills for automation.
• Ability to work on-site in Plano, TX with proper work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux environments (RHEL, Ubuntu).
• Write and optimize SQL queries, views, and stored procedures.
• Assist with application deployments and release tasks.
• Perform log analysis and system health checks.
• Collaborate with software developers, QA, and IT support.
• Write shell scripts to streamline admin workflows.
• Maintain documentation and runbooks.

Skills

Linux admin

SQL database management

Bash/Python scripting

On-site work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Docker

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Sage IT in Plano, Texas is seeking a Junior Software Engineer (Linux & SQL) to own Linux environments, write SQL queries, and assist with deployments in a hands-on, on-site role.

This entry-level position offers mentorship from senior engineers, exposure to production systems, and opportunities to grow in a global IT solutions company.

You will work with cross-functional teams, contribute to stable data workflows, and learn best practices in security and DevOps.