Sr Linux Automation & Platform Engineer (Perl/Python)
Senior Linux Automation & Platform Engineer (Perl/Python)
Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite in Canary Wharf)
Contract Duration: 12 Months (49 weeks)
Benefits: 33 days holiday allowance
Are you a hands-on Linux Automation Engineer with a strong background in Perl and Python? We are looking for an experienced Platform Engineer to support, maintain, and evolve a critical enterprise platform for a large-scale global client.
In this role, you will champion operational excellence by optimizing automation workflows, troubleshooting complex infrastructure, and driving platform modernization initiatives.
What You'll Do:
Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance existing automation solutions using Perl, Python, and Shell scripting.
Support and optimize Linux-based production environments (RHEL), ensuring high reliability and stability.
Manage CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (Git, Jenkins) for seamless build and deployment processes.
Diagnose and resolve cross-platform infrastructure, application, and network issues.
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to investigate incidents and implement continuous improvements.
What We're Looking For:
Strong enterprise Linux administration and troubleshooting experience (RHEL or similar).
Heavy-hitting scripting and automation skills (Perl, Python, Bash, or Korn Shell).
Solid knowledge of Git-based workflows and CI/CD tooling.
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP).
Proven ability to work independently in complex, large-scale, or regulated enterprise environments.
Desirable Skills:
Enterprise storage experience (NetApp, SAN solutions).
Knowledge of authentication tech (Kerberos, SPNEGO).
Database exposure (PostgreSQL, SQLite).
Familiarity with cloud, containerization, and modern platform engineering practices.
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.