Linux Systems Engineer

Salary – Competitive
Benefits – Pension, Life Insurance, Health Care, Dental, Gym, Birthday Benefits, 25 days’ annual leave, Fitness Classes & Progression
Location – Paignton

The Client:
Curo are Partnering with a Global Company who deliver their B2B Customers cutting-edge technology. They offer a collaborative and friendly environment, and benefit from excellent retention.

The Candidate:
The successful candidate will have demonstratable experience in developing software at professional level, and hands-on experience in working within a structured engineering environment that includes automated test processes. Very good knowledge of Linux distributions (Debian / Ubuntu), package management and security patching is essential. Packet processing and networking technologies experience, preferably UDP, TCP/IP is also highly beneficial. You will require good knowledge of scripting languages, preferably Python.

The Role:
As a Senior Linux Systems Engineer within the software team, you will help to innovate and develop software subsystems for simulator products based on leading-edge technology to drive the next generation of products.

Key Duties:

• Playing a technical role in the assigned software project as a member of the software team.
• Contributing to the software development life cycle from design to implementation and validation, contributing primarily to Linux (Debian/Ubuntu) OS deployment and patching.
• Producing clear documentation and status reports on the work accomplished.
• Supporting automated test campaigns with software build delivery.
• Improving Continuous Delivery and Integration through improved quality control processes.
• Connecting with other functional areas (e.g., PMO, DevOps) within the organization to drive technical solutions; regular on-site attendance to foster strong working relationships and utilize equipment for development and testing.
• Contribute innovative solutions or ideas.
• Manage Linux distributions, manage packaging and develop containerized deployments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology, or a similar discipline such as mathematics or physics, from an accredited university, or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrable experience in developing software at professional level.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience in working within a structured engineering environment that includes automated test processes.
• Specific development following formal software development life cycles.
• Packet processing and networking technologies, preferably UDP, TCP/IP.
• Programming for communications and related protocols.
• Very good knowledge of Linux distributions (Debian), package management and security patching.
• Optimising Linux-based operating systems for performance.
• Good knowledge of scripting languages e.g. Python.
• Knowledge of configuration management tools and software version control.
• Proven record of delivering high quality software in a project life-cycle context.
• Communication skills: Articulates clear, constructive, and insightful progress and challenges.
• Team Player: Effective contributor as part of a multi-site team.
• Solutions-focused: Excellent problem-solving skills coupled with a good aptitude to learn and innovate.
• Ownership: Follows through on commitments, both verbal and written and has confidence in working autonomously.
• Self-aware: Takes the time to keep learning and bring external insights and value to the business

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Job Reference: RL7308