Linux Devops Engineer

Are you the Linux Devops engineer ready to take on the Eurozone ?Role descriptionAs a Linux Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, operating, and evolving production-grade infrastructure. You will contribute directly to the reliability and performance of critical services, including authoritative DNS and domain registration systems.
RoleKey responsibilitiesInfrastructure and platformsDesign, implement, and maintain highly available Linux-based infrastructures in datacentresManage and evolve virtualization and containerisation platforms (VMware, Docker, Kubernetes), and contribute to private cloud environmentsContribute to the design and evolution of infrastructure, with a focus on reliability, resilience, and lifecycle managementDNS and registry servicesOperate and maintain large-scale authoritative DNS infrastructureOperate and maintain registry services in production, and manage deployments across environmentsSupport domain registration services and associated backend systems (Java, Python, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ)Ensure high availability, performance, and security of core registry servicesAutomation and observabilityDevelop automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Ansible or TerraformContribute to CI/CD practices and operational efficiencyMonitor systems and services in production, ensuring early detection of incidents and performance issuesImplement and maintain observability stacks (Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, ELK, Graylog)Database platform operationsOperate PostgreSQL infrastructure (replication, backups, monitoring, system-level performance)Collaborate with specialised external DBA providers for advanced database optimisation and tuningNetworking and securityContribute to network infrastructure operations, including routing, firewalls, and traffic flowsSupport distributed systems and DNS-related network behaviour (including anycast environments)Work with enterprise architecture and security teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with regulatory and security requirementsCollaboration and operationsWork closely with development and security teams to ensure service reliabilityParticipate in on-call rotation to support 24/7 service availabilityContribute to documentation and continuous improvement of systems and processesStay up to date with emerging technologies and industry practicesProfileYour profileEducation and experienceDegree in computer science, IT, or a related field5+ years of experience in system or infrastructure engineering roles, with strong hands-on experience in production environmentsTechnical skillsStrong foundation in Linux (RHEL derivatives such as AlmaLinux or Rocky LinuxExperience with virtualization and containerisation technologies (VMware, Docker, Kubernetes), and exposure to private cloud platforms (e.g. OpenStack-based solutions)Experience with automation and IaC tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or RundeckSolid scripting and programming skills (e.g. Python, Bash), with the ability to develop automation and understand application codeExperience operating DBMS (such as PostgreSQL) infrastructure (replication, backups, monitoring), in collaboration with DBA servicesSolid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing concepts, BGP basics), knowledge of networking and security technologies (e.g. Juniper, Palo Alto) is a plusGood understanding of DNS, including authoritative DNS and DNSSEC principlesExperience with identity and access management solutionsFamiliarity with observability stacks (Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, ELK, Graylog)Familiarity with CI/CD and collaboration tools such as Atlassian (Jira, Jira Service Management, Confluence), GitLab, and NexusFamiliarity with backup and recovery solutions such as Commvault is a plusSoft skillsStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in complex environmentsStrong sense of ownership and accountabilityService-oriented and pragmatic mindsetCollaborative mindset, with the ability to work across teams and share knowledgeCurious, proactive, and eager to learn and improveStructured and diligent, with attention to documentation and qualityGood communication skills in EnglishOfferFreelance long -term contract