Linux Engineer

What You Will Do Day-to-day

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance automation and tooling for our Linux environment using Python and Go. This will involve creating efficient scripts and applications that enhance operational workflows and streamline processes. You will implement and advocate for best practices in system design, with a strong emphasis on

microservice architecture and distributed systems, ensuring that our infrastructure is adaptable and resilient to change. Furthermore, you will develop and maintain observability practices, including logging, metrics, and tracing, to ensure system reliability and performance. You will also utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Puppet to manage and automate our Red Hat and Debian Linux environments, while troubleshooting and resolving complex issues related to Linux infrastructure and core services. Lastly, you will work collaboratively within a cross-functional team and provide mentorship to junior engineers while contributing to code reviews and ensuring that coding standards are met.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: The ideal candidate should hold -

Basic Qualifications

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A bachelor's/master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 5 to 8 years of software development experience

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Excellent understanding of Linux internals and familiarity with core technologies (e.g., LDAP, DNS, Kerberos, TLS, and load balancers)

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Experience in designing and maintaining highly available distributed systems

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Proficiency in one or more scripting languages like Python or Go for developing performant applications

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Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK)

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Knowledge of configuration management and continuous tools (e.g., Puppet, and GitHub actions)

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Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically

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Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional groups

Preferred Qualifications

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Prior experience in the financial domain of working with investment banks, HFTs, fintech-based startups, or tech startups

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