Senior Linux Engineer

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Within your role as Senior Linux Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing, maintaining and managing Linux systems across the Microlise estate internally and externally.  You will be joining an already established and talented team of over 150 individuals, comprised of Apprentice Engineers through to Solution Architects. You will be provided a clear, individual career path with full training, support and mentorship to ensure you reach your full potential.  At Microlise, there is no limit to the personal and professional development opportunities available.

Acting as a technical expert in Linux operating systems, you will advise as well as lead on the implementation of standards in a software-defined datacentre through projects.  Additionally, you will also be part of sprint reviews and demos, product release cycles and reports, to name a few of your responsibilities. 

At Microlise we know the importance of a good work/life balance, so offer flexible working opportunities with a low overtime culture; there’s a reason our average length of service is 7+ years! If you are looking for a new challenge and have a strong technical background, then we want to hear from you!

What you will be doing:

• Act as the hands-on technical expert on managing Linux deployments within an IaC environment
• Administer, maintain and upgrade Linux systems in support of Microlise’s SaaS products
• Analyse, diagnose and rectify complex faults within the operational environment
• Provide advanced technical support for customer systems as required
• Work with vendors to ensure optimal operation of these systems
• Acts as a medium for knowledge transfer between all parties, both internal and external

What we’re looking for:

• Strong experience and knowledge of RedHat Enterprise Linux within a mixed environment
• Significant automation experience. IaC and GitOps are a core part of our working life. 
• Knowledge and understanding of a scripting language such as Bash, Perl or Python 
• Experience with Ansible and/or Terraform/OpenTofu to deploy and configure Linux systems
• Working knowledge of using infrastructure management tooling to deploy, secure and manage Linux VMs and servers
• Experience with KVM or a similar hypervisor
• An understanding of the storage and compute hardware that underlies Linux systems

Why Microlise?

When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK’s leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Stobarts, Carlsberg, Waitrose, and Royal Mail.

Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.

• We believe in developing our staff and support our employees with their professional development goals
• 37.5 hour week with flexible working opportunities
• Relocation support for candidates looking to move to the East Midlands
• Access to our salary sacrifice EV Car Scheme - payments are made before tax and other contributions, so saving you money, whilst doing your bit for the environment!
• Great Place to Work certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success!
• Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more!
• 25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays, increasing with service
• Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other local discounts
• Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards
• Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes
• Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

Recruitment Process

For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live; so, don’t delay getting your application in! 

Recruitment Agencies

Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small, preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers. 

Please note: The successful candidate’s job title will be Senior Engineer in line with our organisational structure.