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# Senior UNIX/Linux Shell Scripting Developer - LSSD 26-07272

- **Company:** Navitas, Inc.
- **Location:** Albany, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $72,800.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Bash Shell, Batch Processing, Command-Line Interface, Software Quality, Databases, Korn Shell, Shell Script, SQL*Plus, SQL Databases, Data Processing
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=48824b383ae8a496

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Team development?, * 7+ years (84 months) of experience writing Bash and Korn Shell (ksh) scripts

 * 7+ years of experience working within UNIX/Linux environments via command line
 * 6+ years (72 months) of experience developing batch processing and automation solutions
 * 6+ years of experience performing requirement analysis and solution design
 * 5+ years (60 months) of experience leading development teams in an agile environment
 * 3+ years (36 months) of experience using SQL Plus to execute SQL queries in UNIX/Linux, * Advanced shell scripting (Bash, Korn Shell)
 * UNIX/Linux system administration and command-line operations
 * Batch processing and job automation
 * SQL and database interaction using SQL Plus
 * Problem-solving and troubleshooting
 * Agile methodologies and team leadership
 * Strong analytical and communication skills

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior UNIX/Linux Shell Scripting Developer to design, develop, and maintain batch processing and automation solutions in a UNIX/Linux environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in shell scripting, system administration automation, and leading development efforts within an agile framework., * Design, develop, and maintain shell scripts using Bash and Korn Shell (ksh)

 * Develop and implement batch processing solutions for automation of system administration tasks, data processing, and file operations
 * Analyze business and technical requirements to design efficient and scalable solutions
 * Execute and optimize SQL logic using SQL Plus in a UNIX/Linux environment
 * Monitor and troubleshoot batch jobs, scripts, and system processes
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system enhancements and issue resolution
 * Lead and mentor small development teams within an agile project environment
 * Ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to best practices
 * Maintain technical documentation and support deployment processes


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