> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/82939-linux-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/82939-linux-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux Engineer - **Company:** Datapath Ltd - **Location:** Derby, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Continuous Delivery, Linux, DevOps, Linux on Embedded Systems, Linux System Administration, Open Source Technology, Delivery Pipeline, Reliability of Systems, Build Management - **Published:** May 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=75e3438fb82ec4a6 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Maintenance?, Our ideal candidate is a skilled and motivated Linux Engineer who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. They'll be excited and motivated to build embedded Linux platforms for our next-gen products. Comfortable working in a small, multidisciplinary team, they'll take ownership of their work, approach challenges with curiosity and creativity, and balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. They're confident in both designing robust infrastructure and ensuring it remains secure, reliable and fit for purpose over time., * Strong end-to-end ownership of Linux-based solutions, from design through to deployment and ongoing support * A proactive approach to security, ensuring systems are hardened and resilient by design * Broad infrastructure knowledge to manage and maintain the DevOps hardware estate * A passion for automation, improving efficiency through monitoring, reporting and DevOps pipelines * Confidence acting as a technical escalation point, with a collaborative approach to knowledge-sharing * Clear and structured communication, including high-quality technical documentation * Analytical thinking, with the ability to translate complex requirements into practical technical solutions * Adaptability and self-motivation, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver independently, Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to meet the requirement to work from the office., * Deep understanding of Linux OS, including optimisation and security across diverse hardware, virtual platforms and distributions * Extensive experience in Linux build and deployment across a range of commercial and open-source distributions * Strong Linux system administration skills, with advanced troubleshooting experience in high-availability environments * If you're happy to share this information, it would be helpful to understand your salary expectations to ensure we are broadly aligned. ## Description As our Linux Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, building and maintaining secure, high-availability AV-over-IP hardware and virtual appliances for enterprise environments. Working across the full product lifecycle, you'll be responsible for creating and managing system images, releases, upgrades and patching, alongside implementing robust security hardening to meet the demands of highly secure systems. Operating within a collaborative, DevOps-focused environment, you'll contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of build pipelines using Azure DevOps, supporting continuous delivery and system reliability. You'll be using your infrastructure expertise to contribute to the wider infrastructure maintenance across the site, focusing on build and test servers with their associated networking and general configuration. This role offers a broad scope with real ownership, combining hands-on engineering with strategic input. You'll act as a key technical escalation point, working closely with Support to transfer knowledge and ensure long-term maintainability, as well as producing clear, high-quality documentation. 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