Linux Engineer Team Lead (Malta or Romania) Bucharest

Linux Engineer Team Lead (Malta or Romania)
Bucureşti
Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

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Join one of the
- growing and most successful online game development companies in the industry! Our client creates engaging online games and are looking to expand their talented Tech team by seeking a seasoned Linux Engineer Team Lead to spearhead their Linux engineering team. This pivotal role involves leading, mentoring, and developing a talented group of Linux Engineers while proactively monitoring and managing our infrastructure to ensure that our systems remain secure, stable, and within capacity limits.

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and guide a team of Linux Engineers, fostering a collaborative and
  - performance culture.
• Assign tasks, provide technical direction, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Create comprehensive documentation to facilitate training and onboarding for new team members.

System Monitoring and Infrastructure:

• Proactively monitor system performance to ensure optimal operation and capacity management.
• Oversee data center operations to minimize downtime and maintain service continuity.
• Maintain a high level of technical proficiency to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.

System Administration and Maintenance:

• Provision and configure Linux servers using infrastructure management tools.
• Ensure high availability and optimal performance of all systems.
• Quickly debug and resolve intricate
  - related challenges.

Security and Compliance:

• Identify and address emerging threats by implementing and managing necessary security controls.
• Assist with internal security audits to ensure adherence to applicable technical regulations.
• Manage firewalls and network security measures to maintain robust protection.

Support and Collaboration:

• Collaborate with
  - functional teams to enhance system reliability and improve monitoring processes.

Skills & Qualifications:

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Linux Engineer or Site Reliability Engineer, with a strong track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems, including advanced networking and security configurations.
• Familiarity with DNS administration and management.
• Experience deploying and managing Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions, such as Cloudflare WAF.

Technical Proficiency:

• Proficient in scripting languages, such as BASH.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational database systems, preferably My
  SQL.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP protocols, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring tools and techniques; AWS experience is a plus.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated sense of responsibility, ownership, and urgency, with the ability to stay composed under pressure.
• Excellent
  - solving and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high performance standards.

Communication:

• Proficient in written and spoken English, with strong documentation and reporting skills.

If you're passionate about leading a team in a dynamic environment and are ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply!