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Hybrid - Crewe (3 days onsite)
£Competitive + bonus & benefits
Applause IT are working with a large, product-led technology business to hire a Linux Systems Operations Engineer into their growing Technology & Data function.
This is a hands-on infrastructure role focused on Linux, AWS and automation, supporting both internal platforms and customer-facing systems at scale.
You'll sit within a collaborative infrastructure team, working closely with Dev Ops and Software Engineering to keep platforms secure, scalable and reliable.
The role
You'll take ownership across the Linux estate while supporting and improving cloud infrastructure in AWS. Day-to-day, you'll be:
Supporting and maintaining a Linux server environment (Ubuntu, Apache/Nginx, MySQL/Postgres)
Supporting and developing AWS infrastructure (EC2, ECS, Lambda, VPC, Route
53, S3, RDS, Cloud Watch)
Automating builds, scaling, patching and monitoring
Working alongside Dev Ops and Engineering teams to support delivery
Improving resilience, security and operational efficiency
Documenting systems and following structured change management
Managing SLAs and balancing competing priorities
This is a role with real scope to shape how infrastructure is run, not just keep the lights on.
What we're looking for
We're open to strong mid-level through to senior engineers. You don't need everything below, but experience in most areas is important:
Strong Linux systems experience
Solid exposure to AWS cloud environments
Experience with automation / configuration tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet or similar)
Scripting skills in Python and/or Bash
Working knowledge of Windows Server / Active Directory
Good understanding of security fundamentals
Comfortable working in a change-controlled, production environment
You'll also need to be eligible for NPPV Level 3 vetting as part of the onboarding process.
Benefits
Annual bonus
Pension & life assurance
Electric vehicle & fuel schemes
Private wellbeing & healthcare support
Cycle to work scheme
Free breakfast onsite
Modern HQ with gym, café and collaborative spaces
Location & working pattern
Hybrid role - minimum 3 days per week onsite in Crewe
Purpose-built HQ with excellent facilities
Collaborative, engineering-led environment
Interested?
If you're a Linux / AWS-focused infrastructure engineer looking for a role with ownership, stability and room to grow, we'd love to talk.
Apply now or contact Applause IT for a confidential discussion
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