Career Developers, Inc. · 2 days ago
DevOps Engineer – Linux Application Support & Automation (3-6 years exp)
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expCareer Developers Inc. is a distinguished staffing and consulting firm with 30 years of service excellence. They are seeking a versatile DevOps Engineer with strong Linux knowledge focused on supporting and troubleshooting application workloads running on Linux servers, emphasizing scripting, build support, and production monitoring.
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Responsibilities
Monitor, troubleshoot, and support Linux-based production environments hosting critical software applications
Investigate system performance issues including memory usage, process behavior, and file distribution; identify root causes and coordinate with infrastructure/network teams for resolution
Maintain and support CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins jobs), automate build processes, and assist in deployment workflows
Develop and maintain automation scripts primarily in Python and Bash to improve operational efficiency, automate repetitive tasks, file distribution, system monitoring, and alerting
Collaborate closely with application development, infrastructure, security, and network teams to ensure smooth system operations and timely issue resolution
Manage Linux user-space tools and commands effectively to support application runtime without involvement in server provisioning or kernel configuration
Assist in configuring process/thread CPU affinity and optimizing resource usage based on application requirements
Participate in process orchestration and support tooling related to build systems and data jobs
Qualification
Required
Strong practical knowledge of Linux operating systems with proficiency in Linux commands for troubleshooting (processes, memory, file systems)
Experience with scripting languages, primarily Python; strong Bash scripting skills are highly desirable
Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Bitbucket; ability to configure and maintain build jobs and scripts within these systems
Basic understanding of containerized workloads and Kubernetes from a user perspective (running and supporting pods) without responsibility for cluster or infrastructure management
Ability to analyze application performance issues, understand process resource consumption, and implement user-space solutions
Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate across multiple teams
Proactive problem-solving attitude with a focus on automation to reduce manual intervention
Preferred
Exposure to Java, C++, or Rust codebases to assist in build troubleshooting (not development-focused)
Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Zabbix is a plus
Knowledge of networking basics relevant to Linux application support (e.g., understanding of multicast or network card issues) without direct hardware management responsibilities
Understanding of security policies related to Linux environments (firewalls, SSH, CIS benchmarks) from a collaborative standpoint
Company
Career Developers, Inc.
Career Developers, located in West Palm Beach and has been serving the NY Metro area for 3 decades! We are an experienced, full-service agency providing permanent placement as well as consulting/contracting services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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