Graduate Linux/Devops Engineer

Availability

Immediately

Basis

Permanent; 37½ hours per week

Remuneration package

£22-30k per annum (dependent on experience) plus pension benefit

Office location

Bicester, Oxfordshire

What you’ll do

• Work on our key software products by managing internal processes, systems and functions
• Work on live supercomputer systems throughout the UK and Europe
• Research design and implement new methodologies
• Develop and integrate existing software programs and platforms
• Participate in group meetings and make presentations to your peers
• Be exposed to cutting-edge software technologies and methodologies and help to move the business forward
• Hands on design, implementation and testing
• Take full ownership and responsibility for delivery of your projects
• Help improve the team, company and product processes
• Be exposed to large scale computer systems and supercomputers, as well as emerging technologies such as public and private IaaS

What you’re good at

• All things software development, operating systems and systems management
• Working individually as well as part of teams
• Your interests/skills have particular emphasis on Linux environments and using, installing and configuring open source software
• Working with others both technical and non-technical
• Solving problems; you understand that most business problems can be solved in numerous ways

Our ideal person

• A demonstrable open-source software background, interested in Linux system management using development methodologies, experience in open source tools such as Puppet, Chef, Ansible
• Is a fast mover; you have a strong drive to build a career in cutting-edge development and administration
• Has a can-do personality, comfortable with communication at all levels
• Has degree level education
• Has experience in scripting languages such as Bash, Ruby, Python
• Looking to learn/develop a wide range of technical skills in a challenging environment
• Has a great attitude towards learning new and developing existing skills

Benefits and perks

• Exposure to challenging projects, cutting-edge technologies and daily learning opportunities
• Generous group pension scheme
• Small team with a relaxed working environment in a young up-and-coming company
• Training/book allowance
• Flexible working hours - we promote a healthy work/life balance culture
• Friendly social atmosphere