Bit different to the usual start-up post, we're an Ops consultancy firm looking for a Linux geek to join our team.
We look after infrastructure for a number of customers, primarily e-commerce but other sectors too.
Senior Linux Consultant, UK
We are looking for an additional team member to join us at our office just outside Manchester, UK. Participation in our on-call rota will be required, although the expectation is that the hours for this will shrink considerably over the next 12-18 months.
The candidate should possess all of the following characteristics:
Excellent, in-depth knowledge of GNU/Linux and associated technologies
Strong knowledge of the workings of TCP/IP
Highly skilled in at least one scripting language
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
A proven track record of working with Linux systems
Able to work autonomously, identifying and prioritising tasks; experienced enough to know when to seek input from others
In addition, the following are highly desirable:
A maths or (Computer) science degree
A strong understanding of statistical analysis
Experience of working in high-traffic environments
Experience of working with configuration management, preferably Puppet
Experience with Amazon Web Services at scale
Pay and benefits
Salary expectation £40k-£50k, dependant primarily on experience
25 days paid holiday per year
Location
The position is on-site at our office in Birchwood, between Manchester and Warrington. Birchwood station is easily reachable from Manchester and Liverpool. A free bus runs from Birchwood station, stopping outside our building. Alternatively, a parking space will be provided.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter and an up to date CV to jobs@bashton.com
Senior Linux Consultant, UK
We are looking for an additional team member to join us at our office just outside Manchester, UK. Participation in our on-call rota will be required, although the expectation is that the hours for this will shrink considerably over the next 12-18 months.
The candidate should possess all of the following characteristics:
Excellent, in-depth knowledge of GNU/Linux and associated technologies Strong knowledge of the workings of TCP/IP Highly skilled in at least one scripting language Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal A proven track record of working with Linux systems Able to work autonomously, identifying and prioritising tasks; experienced enough to know when to seek input from others In addition, the following are highly desirable:
A maths or (Computer) science degree A strong understanding of statistical analysis Experience of working in high-traffic environments Experience of working with configuration management, preferably Puppet Experience with Amazon Web Services at scale Pay and benefits Salary expectation £40k-£50k, dependant primarily on experience 25 days paid holiday per year Location The position is on-site at our office in Birchwood, between Manchester and Warrington. Birchwood station is easily reachable from Manchester and Liverpool. A free bus runs from Birchwood station, stopping outside our building. Alternatively, a parking space will be provided.
How to apply Please send a covering letter and an up to date CV to jobs@bashton.com