linux engineer

INFRA ASSURE

Job Overview:Infra Assure is seeking a seasoned and highly capable Senior VMware and Linux Consultant for a 6-month engagement in Abu Dhabi. This role demands an expert-level professional who can independently manage, troubleshoot, and optimize complex virtualized and Linux-based environments. The consultant will play a critical role in ensuring infrastructure stability, performance, and security across multiple systems, with minimal supervision.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter, and virtual machines</li><li>Oversee Linux server administration (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu), ensuring high availability and performance</li><li>Implement and manage backup, disaster recovery, and patching strategies</li><li>Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, and system audits</li><li>Automate operational tasks using scripting (Bash, Python, etc.)</li><li>Provide expert-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to align infrastructure with business needs</li><li>Document configurations, procedures, and recommendations for long-term sustainability</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience in VMware and Linux environments</li><li>Proven ability to work independently and deliver results under tight timelines</li><li>Strong knowledge of virtualization, storage, networking, and security best practices</li><li>Experience with automation and monitoring tools</li><li>Relevant certifications (VCP, RHCE, etc.) preferred</li><li>Must be available to work on-site in Abu Dhabi for the duration of the contract</li><li>Candidates must be available locally in the UAE and hold their own valid visa</li></ul>Send your resume to nisha.abraham@infraassure.com.Job Type: Contract Contract length: 6 monthsApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Do you hold a valid UAE visa (freelance or residency) that allows you to work independently?</li><li>Are you available to work on-site in Abu Dhabi for a 6-month contract?</li><li>Do you have experience working independently or in a freelance consulting role?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>VMware and Linux system administration: 7 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Abu Dhabi (Preferred)</li></ul>

Senior VMware and Linux Engineer

Planet Beyond

About UsPlanet Beyond is a leading telecom technology company, working with all major telecom operators in Pakistan for over 20+ years. We specialize in delivering scalable, high-performance digital solutions that power millions of users daily. Our core strength exists in combining deep telecom expertise with innovative mobile and digital platforms to drive growth and customer engagement, along with developing AI solutions in our on-premises data center.Position: Linux Infrastructure EngineerLocation: I-10, IslamabadExperience: 1- 2 YearsAre you passionate about building and maintaining robust, scalable IT systems? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your work directly impacts business continuity and success?We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Linux Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic IT Operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your expertise in Linux, virtualization, and automation while supporting our critical infrastructure.Your Role:You will play a key role in ensuring the stability, security, and scalability of our IT infrastructure. Working under the guidance of our Team Lead, you'll help manage our Linux systems, Proxmox virtualization platforms, databases, and enterprise hardware. Your contributions will be vital to our service availability and smooth day-to-day operations.What You'll Do:<ul><li>Manage &amp; Maintain: Configure and support our Linux server environments (RHEL, Debian, Ubuntu) and Proxmox virtualization platforms.</li><li>Administer Databases: Administer MySQL databases, including installation, replication setup, performance tuning, and monitoring.</li><li>Ensure Resilience: Implement and manage reliable backup and disaster recovery solutions.</li><li>Monitor &amp; Optimize: Use tools like Nagios, Prometheus, and Grafana to monitor system health and performance.</li><li>Automate: Streamline routine tasks and deployments using Bash scripting and Ansible.</li><li>Support &amp; Troubleshoot: Provide timely support for IT operations and resolve issues across production and staging environments.</li><li>Collaborate: Work with the team on security hardening, system upgrades, and patching.</li><li>Handle Hardware: Work with Dell Enterprise Servers in our data center environments.</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field.</li><li>1 -2 years of hands-on experience in a Linux-based infrastructure role.</li><li>Practical experience with MySQL administration, Proxmox VE, and monitoring tools.</li></ul>Key Technical Skills:<ul><li>OS: Linux System Administration (RHEL, Debian, Ubuntu)</li><li>Virtualization: Proxmox VE</li><li>Databases: MySQL (Installation, Tuning, Monitoring)</li><li>Web Servers: Nginx, Apache</li><li>Monitoring: Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana</li></ul>Why Join Us:<ul><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Opportunities for professional growth and learning.</li><li>Contribute to products used by millions of users.</li><li>Competitive salary with benefits, including daily lunch.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field?</li><li>How many years of work experience do you have with Linux?</li><li>Have you worked with MySQL databases? Yes/No</li><li>Are you comfortable working in an onsite setting?</li><li>What is your current salary(in PKR)?</li><li>What is your expected salary(in PKR)?</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Linux Infrastructure Engineer

B and M FZE

Education:Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.Experience:Linux Administration: Minimum 5&#8239;years of hands&#8209;on production experience with Linux distributions.Required Skills: <ul><li>Networking &amp; Firewalls: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, VPNs, and firewall platforms.</li><li>Containerization: Proven experience with Docker, LXC, and managing production&#8209;grade Kubernetes clusters (at least 3&#8239;years).</li><li>Virtualization: Experience with KVM/QEMU or VMware ESXi/vSphere (at least 2&#8239;years).</li><li>Monitoring &amp; Observability: Working knowledge of Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, and related alerting pipelines.</li><li>Scripting: Ability to write Bash and Python scripts for automation (preferred but essential for the role).</li><li>English Fluency: Excellent spoken and written English (business&#8209;level).</li></ul>Preferred (Nice&#8209;to&#8209;Have) Skills:<ul><li>Hands&#8209;on experience with NVIDIA GPU drivers, CUDA, and GPU&#8209;accelerated workloads in Kubernetes.</li><li>Familiarity with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi.</li><li>Knowledge of security frameworks (CIS, NIST) and compliance standards (ISO&#8239;27001, GDPR).</li></ul>Job Description Role and ResponsibilitiesRole SummaryThe Senior Linux Systems Engineer will own the design, deployment, hardening, and day&#8209;to&#8209;day operation of Hyperfusion&rsquo;s Linux&#8209;based server fleet and container platforms. You will work closely with developers, security, and network engineers to build resilient, automated, and observable infrastructure that runs in private cloudsWhat You&rsquo;ll Do (with Technical Depth)Linux Server Management<ul><li>&middot; Install, configure, patch, and secure CentOS, Debian, and Ubuntu servers.</li><li>&middot; Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and disaster&#8209;recovery procedures.</li></ul>Network &amp; Security<ul><li>&middot; Design and maintain VLANs, routing, and firewall policies</li><li>&middot; Conduct vulnerability assessments and apply hardening baselines (CIS, NIST).</li></ul>Container &amp; Orchestration<ul><li>&middot; Build and maintain Docker images for platform deployments</li><li>&middot; Operate production&#8209;grade Kubernetes clusters (kubeadm) &ndash; node provisioning, upgrades, RBAC, network policies.</li><li>&middot; Integrate CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Argo CD).</li></ul>Virtualisation<ul><li>&middot; Deploy and manage KVM/QEMU environments.</li><li>&middot; Create templated VM images, manage storage (Ceph, NFS), and virtual networking (vSwitch).</li></ul>Observability &amp; Monitoring<ul><li>&middot; Configure Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, and Alertmanager for infrastructure and application metrics and logs.</li><li>&middot; Build dashboards and generate SLO/SLA reports for stakeholders.</li></ul>Automation &amp; Scripting<ul><li>&middot; Write reusable Bash and Python scripts to automate provisioning, backup, and compliance checks.</li><li>&middot; Contribute to Ansible infrastructure&#8209;as&#8209;code repositories.</li></ul>NVIDIA &amp; GPU Workloads<ul><li>&middot; Install and maintain NVIDIA drivers, CUDA toolkit, and GPU&#8209;enabled container runtimes.</li><li>&middot; Automate and Deploy GPU&#8209;accelerated workloads in Kubernetes</li></ul>Documentation<ul><li>&middot; Keep architecture diagrams, runbooks, and standard operating procedures up&#8209;to&#8209;date in the company knowledge system.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED18,000.00 - AED26,000.00 per monthEducation:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>

Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Luxoft

Responsibilities <div> Clarification of requirements in cooperation with the client and the team </div> <div> Participation in the design and development of Computer Vision related Components </div> <div> Development and maintenance of software components </div> <div> Integration and development of new features in C/C++ for the next generation of a smart appliances </div> <div> Utilization of common design patterns as well as the advantages of object oriented programming </div> <div> Development of the robust and effective code and ensure high quality of the embedded code by performing unit tests, simulation on real data (software in the loop) as well as simulation of the software on the target embedded hardware (hardware in the loop) </div> <div> Code optimization </div> <div> Development of unit-tests, participation in the code review process </div> <div> Testing on embedded hardware target and analysing logs </div> <div> Documentation of designed components </div> <div> Close interaction with all team members and customer representatives" </div> Skills <div> Must have <div> Academic degree in computer science, electrical engineering, telecommunication engineering or similar qualification </div> <div> Strong C/C++ background, as well as an understanding of object oriented programming and design </div> <div> Strong Linux knowledge and experience </div> <div> Good understanding of software development lifecycle, including understanding of testing, code coverage and code quality </div> <div> Strong embedded background and software debugging skills, understanding of low-level limitations and performance optimization </div> <div> Strong communication skills in English (writing &amp; speaking) along with team spirit </div> <div> Enthusiasm for embedded systems and ideally petrol in your bloodstream" </div> </div> Nice to have <div> <div> Professional Software Development Environment experience (CI, UT, SVN/GIT) </div> <div> Experience in Scripting languages and tools (Python, bash, lua)" </div> </div>

Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Clarification of requirements in cooperation with the client and the team
Participation in the design and development of Computer Vision related Components
Development and maintenance of software components
Integration and development of new features in C/C++ for the next generation of a smart appliances
Utilization of common design patterns as well as the advantages of object oriented programming
Development of the robust and effective code and ensure high quality of the embedded code by performing unit tests, simulation on real data (software in the loop) as well as simulation of the software on the target embedded hardware (hardware in the loop)
Code optimization
Development of unit-tests, participation in the code review process
Testing on embedded hardware target and analysing logs
Documentation of designed components
Close interaction with all team members and customer representatives
Skills
Must have
Academic degree in computer science, electrical engineering, telecommunication engineering or similar qualification
Strong C/C++ background, as well as an understanding of object oriented programming and design
Strong Linux knowledge and experience
Good understanding of software development lifecycle, including understanding of testing, code coverage and code quality
Strong embedded background and software debugging skills, understanding of low-level limitations and performance optimization
Strong communication skills in English (writing &amp; speaking) along with team spirit
Enthusiasm for embedded systems and ideally petrol in your bloodstream
Nice to have
Professional Software Development Environment experience (CI, UT, SVN/GIT)
Experience in Scripting languages and tools (Python, bash, lua)

Lead Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Canonical

<div>
 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
 
 
 We are seeking a systems software engineer passionate about software quality, Ubuntu, and the open source community, to join the Ubuntu Release Engineering team as we expand the set of open source packages we fully support and secure.
 
 
 We see release engineering as a first class engineering practice and are looking for people who can bring deep engineering insights to automation, testing capabilities, reporting and data analytics, as well as run processes in partnership with Canonical and community teams.
 
 
 Ubuntu strives to deliver the latest-best free software components, in an easy to use and highly reliable form. We build on the technical excellence of Debian and bring additional focus and shape to the solutions we offer the industry.
 
 
 As an Ubuntu Release Engineer, you must be passionate about the future of Ubuntu, about quality and continuous integration and testing. You will work closely with multiple teams at the heart of Ubuntu and drive quality excellence. You will work closely with the Ubuntu Desktop, Server and Foundations team and put in place metrics for quality. You will research existing issues, troubleshoot and resolve problems, and identify opportunities for improvement and communicate them to the rest of the organization to drive the overall quality of Ubuntu. This is a great opportunity to start and progress your career in the QA domain.
 
 
 
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 This is a Globally remote role
 
 
 
 What your day will look like
 
 
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 Monitor indicators of quality across the Ubuntu ecosystem and products
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 Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server and Ubuntu Core
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 Enhance our continuous integration to guard Ubuntu image, release and package quality
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 Report on KPIs and analytical insights
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 Empower other teams for better planning and constant quality improvements
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 Develop, enhance and automate test cases, from unit tests to end-to-end multi machine workloads
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 Work from home with international travel twice a year, for events up to two weeks long
 
 
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 What we are looking for in you
 
 
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 A strong software engineering, Linux, and open source background
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 In-depth knowledge of Python and Shell scripting
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 Experience with C/C++
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 Excellent troubleshooting skills and experience working with others to identify, isolate and resolve issues
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 Experience with quality processes and continuous integration tools
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 Experience working in an agile development environment
 
 
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 Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring
 
 
 
 Experience with Debian/Ubuntu based operating system and good understanding of Debian packaging and snaps would also be a considerable advantage.
 
 
 What we offer you
 
 
 We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 
 
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 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person - we've been working remotely since 2004!
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 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
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 Annual compensation review
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 Recognition rewards
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 Annual holiday leave
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 Maternity and paternity leave
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 Employee Assistance Programme
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 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others
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 Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
 
 
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 About Canonical
 
 
 
 Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.
 
 
 Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
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Linux System Engineer - QA, Tooling, Automation

CAN AT TOTAL

Job description:Job Title: Linux &amp; DevOps Engineer &ndash; Night Shift (On-Site, Multan) Company: Technonies Pvt. Ltd. Location: Multan | Shift: 9:00 PM &ndash; 5:00 AMOverview: We are hiring a Linux &amp; DevOps Engineer to manage and optimize on-site infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have solid Linux skills and hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Grafana for monitoring and performance optimization.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage and maintain Linux-based servers.</li><li>Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot Docker &amp; Kubernetes setups.</li><li>Configure and monitor systems using Grafana and Prometheus.</li><li>Identify performance issues and ensure smooth nightly operations.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Strong knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS/Debian).</li><li>At least 6 months experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Grafana, and Prometheus.</li><li>Basic scripting or automation skills (preferred).</li><li>Reliable, self-driven, and available for night shift.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Rs90,000.00 - Rs100,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

DevOps Engineer (Linux , Night shift , Onsite)

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