Senior Linux Engineer

Overview

CCBill is an online payment services provider with 20 years of experience in the industry while it’s integration partner, phoenixNAP is a global IT services provider with a footprint spanning 16 Datacenters across 5 continents. As a Senior Linux Engineer you will be responsible for handling day-to-day project work for both CCBill and phoenixNAP, including providing proof-of-concept deliverables, product analysis, technical leadership, and architectural input for multiple concurrent initiatives. You will also serve as an escalation point for junior staff within Application Services and will serve as an SME for various products.

You’ll assist and mentor Linux Administrators and Junior Linux Engineers with issues escalated from other support teams as necessary.

Attendance Requirements:

Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Depending on the seniority employee might be part of a 24/7 on-call roster

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Researching and testing unfamiliar technologies related to active projects
• Acting as a senior-most technical resource to junior administrators
• Assisting in defining standards as requested

Key Skills:

• Proficient understanding of Unix/Linux environments (EL)
• 5+ years’ experience with Apache, Tomcat Nginx, SSL, and deep understanding of the Http protocol
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Perl, Ruby
• 2+ years’ experience managing and administering MySQL (preferred experience with MySQL replication), Mongo or other SQL
• Experience with working with any configuration management tool such as Puppet (preferred), Ansible or Salt
• Experience with REST and SOAP interfaces, experience working with API-based relational databases
• Experience with J2EE and understanding of microservices architecture
• Knowledge of Layer 7 switching, application delivery, and global services load balancing
• Experience with event management, incident handling, and problem resolution
• Familiarity with security standards (PCI DSS 3, CIS)

Our Technology Stack:

• Enterprise-level monitoring tools such as Sensu
• Puppet Enterprise and Ansible for configuration management
• Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, SonarQube, and Artifactory for Java builds
• CentOS 6 and CentOS 7
• MySQL
• Mongo, Active MQ, Jira, Media Wiki, Bitbucket Server, and GitLab
• Enterprise load balancers such as F5 (LTM and GTM)

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly innovative and creative team, in a great working environment using the latest technologies, methodologies, and frameworks. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer to the right candidate.