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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux Engineer - **Company:** Queen Square - **Location:** Wokingham, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Bash Shell, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Reliability Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering Practices, YAML, Data Logging, Scripting, System Availability, Software Troubleshooting, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Jenkins - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815161592-linux-engineer ## About the Role You are a seasoned platform engineer with strong hands-on experience in Red Hat, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tooling. You thrive in controlled, secure environments, have a strong automation mindset, and take pride in building resilient, well-engineered platforms. Experience working alongside SRE teams and a passion for operational excellence will help you succeed in this role. * Extensive hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) * Strong experience operating Kubernetes environments * Proven expertise with Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline management * Deployment automation and scripting skills (Bash, Python, YAML) * Experience working in secure or compliance-driven environments * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills * Excellent communication and collaboration abilities * OpenShift platform experience * SRE practices: * Monitoring and alerting * Reliability and resilience engineering * Automation of operational tasks, * Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent * Kubernetes certifications (CKA / CKAD) * DevOps or SRE-related certifications ## Description Location: Wokingham - Office Based (3-5 days per week) Start Date: ASAP Clearance: SC Cleared (essential) The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Red Hat Deployment & Platform Engineer to join a high-performance engineering team supporting enterprise-grade platforms within a secure, compliance-driven environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale Red Hat and Kubernetes platforms, driving automation, reliability, and operational excellence across critical services. You will work closely with DevOps, SRE, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure, and Security teams to design, deploy, automate, and maintain robust platforms that are secure, scalable, and highly available. Key Responsibilities * Deploy, configure, and manage platforms based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and associated technologies * Implement, operate, and maintain Kubernetes clusters (OpenShift experience desirable) * Ensure platforms meet high availability, scalability, and security requirements * Manage build, deployment, and orchestration processes using Jenkins and related CI/CD tools Deployment Automation & CI/CD * Automate platform builds, configuration, and deployments using scripting and pipelines * Design, enhance, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines * Ensure deployments are repeatable, reliable, and secure, aligned with best practices Operational Excellence & SRE Support * Contribute to SRE practices, including monitoring, alerting, incident response, and reliability improvements * Support observability initiatives across logging, monitoring, and alerting toolsets * Troubleshoot complex issues across Linux, Kubernetes, CI/CD, networking, and security layers * Work closely with DevOps, Infrastructure, Security, and Development teams * Produce and maintain technical documentation, deployment runbooks, and operational standards * Participate in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives About You You are a seasoned platform engineer with strong hands-on experience in Red Hat, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tooling. You thrive in controlled, secure environments, have a strong automation mindset, and take pride in building resilient, well-engineered platforms. Experience working alongside SRE teams and a passion for operational excellence will help you succeed in this role. * Extensive hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) * Strong experience operating Kubernetes environments * Proven expertise with Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline management * Deployment automation and scripting skills (Bash, Python, YAML) * Experience working in secure or compliance-driven environments * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills * Excellent communication and collaboration abilities * OpenShift platform experience * SRE practices: * Monitoring and alerting * Reliability and resilience engineering * Automation of operational tasks Certifications (Nice to Have) * Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent * Kubernetes certifications (CKA / CKAD) * DevOps or SRE-related certifications If you have the relevant skills & experience, please apply promptly to be considered for this opportunity or similar roles. ## Related Videos - [From Zero to Hero: Launch & Manage Your Cloud Apps with Free OpenShift & Red Hat Developer Hub](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1023-from-zero-to-hero-launch-manage-your-cloud-apps-with-free-openshift-red-hat-developer-hub) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [The journey from developer to devops - what i've learnt along the way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/238-the-journey-from-developer-to-devops-what-i-ve-learnt-along-the-way) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe)