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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Linux/AWS - **Company:** Identity Digital - **Location:** Bellevue, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Program Optimization, Linux, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, Scripting, Reliability of Systems - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/86435752/1 ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience with 2+ years of experience in a leadership or team lead capacity + Will consider project leadership experience or Managers open to returning to an individual contributor role * Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience * Deep understanding of infrastructure engineering, systems design, and application development principles * Advanced Bash and Python scripting skills * An excellent understanding of Linux OS Architecture, Kernel operations, and the ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize systems * Experience with open-source technologies and the ability to leverage them effectively in enterprise infrastructure * Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and negotiate across teams * Proven ability to work autonomously, make independent decisions, and drive strategic engineering outcomes * Expertise in cloud-based infrastructure management and modern application operational models * Excellent mentoring and teaching abilities, with a passion for developing talent and empowering team members * Ability to travel as needed * Ability to work across time zones as part of a global organization as needed * Reliable transportation to the workplace * A security-focused and quality-driven engineer that can balance efficiency, operational stability and risk as part of a Lead Systems Engineer Physical Requirements * Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer * Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times ## Description The Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Linux/AWS (internal title: Lead Systems Engineer) serves as the primary point of contact and coordination for system-related projects, providing both technical leadership and strategic guidance. This role leads a team of skilled engineers, driving innovation, operational excellence, and the development of solutions that support a robust and future-ready infrastructure. This is an individual contributor role that does not include direct people management responsibilities. This role reports to the Manager, Systems Engineering This is a hybrid position from our Bellevue, WA office. What You'll Do * Serve as the day-to-day technical lead for the Systems Engineering team, coordinating work assignments and ensuring successful execution of team activities * Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and support to engineers-helping develop skills, reviewing work, and promoting best practices * Contribute to technical decisions that shape project outcomes, engineering workflows, and the direction of infrastructure improvements, escalating strategic items to management when needed * Oversee the delivery of system lifecycle tasks from design and implementation to deployment and operational support to ensure solutions meet quality and performance standards * Design, build, and enhance infrastructure solutions; implement system improvements; and integrate emerging technologies that strengthen operational capabilities. * Maintain and evolve infrastructure to be reliable, scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational requirements * Promote a collaborative and innovative engineering culture, supporting the development of tooling and automation that improve system reliability and developer experience * Work closely with cross-functional technical teams and project stakeholders to ensure engineering deliverables align with project objectives and organizational priorities * Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for optimization and implementing enhancements across systems, workflows, and operational processes * Demonstrate and reinforce Identity Digital's core values through leadership, communication, teamwork, and daily interactions * Other duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [JavaScript? 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