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Senior Linux Engineering – Automation Engineer
Absa Group. Build high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade platform services .
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Linux Engineering, particularly with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and excels in developing automation solutions using Ansible and Terraform. Proven ability to lead engineering initiatives, optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS, and implement Infrastructure as Code practices to enhance platform reliability and operational efficiency.
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Linux Engineering ExperienceAnsible Automation PlatformAWS Infrastructure ExperienceScripting Skills (Python, Bash)Terraform
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Hard Skills
Linux EngineeringRed Hat Enterprise LinuxAnsible Automation PlatformScripting (Python)Scripting (Bash)TerraformAWS LambdaAWS Systems ManagerSite Reliability EngineeringInfrastructure as Code
Soft Skills
Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingDesign Thinking
Tools & Technologies
GitHub ActionsEvent-Driven Ansible
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology
Industry Keywords
Enterprise-Scale EnvironmentsCloud Cost OptimisationOperational EfficiencyPlatform ReliabilityMonitoringObservability
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAnsibleAWSCloudLinuxPythonTerraform
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Build high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade platform services
- Apply critical thinking, design thinking, and problem-solving skills in an agile team environment
- Solve complex technical problems with high-quality solutions
- Lead all phases of the development lifecycle against business requirements
- Engineer and maintain enterprise Linux platform services
- Develop automation solutions using Ansible Automation Platform and Event-Driven Ansible
- Support migration of Linux workloads to AWS
- Implement Infrastructure as Code practices
- Improve platform reliability, monitoring, and observability
- Support cloud cost optimisation and operational efficiency initiatives
- Execute engineering initiatives, deliver automation capabilities, implement platform standards, and drive operational improvements
- Work alongside Principal Engineers to design, build, automate, and continuously improve enterprise Linux platforms
- Achieve automation coverage exceeding 80%
- Establish reusable automation frameworks
- Improve Linux platform stability, reliability, deployment consistency, and engineering efficiency
- Contribute to AWS cloud adoption initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- 10+ years Linux Engineering experience
- Extensive Red Hat Enterprise Linux expertise
- Strong Ansible Automation Platform experience
- AWS infrastructure experience
- Strong scripting skills using Python and Bash
- Experience working in enterprise-scale environments
- Event-Driven Ansible
- Terraform
- GitHub Actions
- AWS Lambda
- AWS Systems Manager
- Site Reliability Engineering practices
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal opportunity employer
- Inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive
- Reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process
- Opportunity to be part of an exciting growth journey
- Build capability in others and professional growth through engineering initiatives