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# Application Programmer

- **Company:** Genesis10
- **Location:** Addison, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $121,181.0 - $137,821.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Apache HTTP Server, Bash Shell, BIND, Cloud Computing, Databases, System Configuration, IBM DB2, Linux, DevOps, Drupal, Perl (Programming Language), Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux Servers, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Nginx, Open Source Technology, Oracle (Applications), Ping (Networking Utility), Windows PowerShell, Ruby, Single Sign-On, Software Testing Automation Framework, Virtualization Technology, WordPress, SSL Certificate Management, Scripting, Spring-boot, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Web Technologies, Tools for Reporting, Hardware Infrastructure, Puppet, Microservices
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9b3219e7-07f2-4122-9990-a579e50c4e1f

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, engineering, or its equivalent
 * 5+ years experience working with Linux operating systems
 * Strong scripting skills in Python, Ruby, Perl, or a related language
 * Experience with Ping, SSO and certificate management
 * Knowledge of automation technologies
 * Experience with Linux servers in virtualized environments
 * Strong knowledge of Linux scripting languages
 * Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining services such as Bind, Apache, MySQL, Nginx, etc
 * Solid understanding of configuration management tools, such as Puppet and Chef
 * Knowledge of databases such as MS SQL, Oracle, or DB2
 * Experience with application support, web technologies, APIs, and microservices
 * A passion for problem solving and automation and a willingness to continue growing your skills in this area
 * Self-motivated and a self-starter
 * Excellent oral and written communication and documentation skills

Desired skills:

 * Experience with cloud computing
 * Experience with open-source application suites, such as WordPress or Drupal
 * Master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
 * Spring Boot
 * DevOps

## Description

The Linux engineer will be responsible for installing and monitoring Unix/Linux open-source operating systems and catering to the client's needs in this environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience designing, implementing, and monitoring Linux infrastructure, maintaining Linux systems, and collaborating with other IT professionals in developing automation strategies and deployment processes. The individual also resolves user issues, addresses change management requests, and identifies potential issues by implementing protective measures., * Install, configure, and maintain servers in a Linux environment

 * Develop and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies
 * Monitor the health of the Linux servers through both automated and manual processes
 * Design, develop, and implement infrastructure monitoring and reporting tools through scripts such as BASH and PowerShell
 * Perform server hardware maintenance and upgrades
 * Create test automation frameworks in collaboration with team members or other IT departments
 * Develop tools to help increase functionality and efficiency of available infrastructure
 * Maintain software repositories and apply software updates
 * Maintain documentation for procedures, configurations, and programs


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