Manchester – 2-3 days per week onsite 

About the Client 

Are you passionate about leveraging technology to drive business transformation? We’re working with an innovative technology consultancy that specialises in delivering cutting-edge digital solutions to help organisations optimise their operations. As they continue to grow, they’re looking for a talented Linux Engineer to join their team and play a key role in shaping impactful technology solutions. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and want to be part of a company that values innovation and problem-solving, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. 

How you’ll spend your day 

• Managing and optimising cloud-based infrastructure, primarily on Digital Ocean. 
• Supporting and enhancing web applications built with Laravel. 
• Administering Linux servers and web servers, ensuring security and reliability. 
• Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform. 
• Improving and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Pipelines, BitBucket, or Git. 
• Monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and preventing future incidents. 
• Collaborating with developers to optimise deployments and address infrastructure challenges. 
• Enhancing security practices and ensuring compliance with industry standards (ISO, disaster recovery planning). 
• Contributing to documentation and proactive improvements in infrastructure. 

What you’ll bring to this role 

• Strong experience with Linux server administration and web server management. 
• Knowledge of security principles and best practices, with a focus on proactive risk mitigation. 
• Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and containerisation (preferred but not essential). 
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and DevOps methodologies. 
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. 
• Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify and prevent recurring issues. 
• Experience with compliance frameworks and disaster recovery planning. 
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently with a high level of ownership. 
• Enthusiasm for self-development, with opportunities for DevOps certification within the role. 

Perks & Benefits: 

• Annual leave (starting at 20 days plus bank holidays) 
• Fantastic career progression opportunities 
• Paid online training courses 
• Workplace pension contributions 
• Free on-site parking 
• Subsidised staff canteen 
• Monthly lottery scheme (jackpot up to £1500) 
• Recognition programs (Star and Team of the Month) 
• Fun and inclusive charity events throughout the year 
• Friendly office dog 

What happens next? 

One of our Recruitment Consultants will be in touch and inform you if you’ve been successful to the next stage of the process or not, which is a qualification call where we will tell you more about the role and the client, and understand more about you, your experience and career aspirations.  

Should we both wish to proceed, we will submit your details to the client and be in touch regarding the outcome and any further steps.  

The interview process for this client consists of: 

• Stage 1 – Competency interview 
• Stage 2 – Technical interview 

Equal Opportunities 

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an employment agency for permanent and contract hires, we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups to drive innovation and equality within the workplace. 

Should you require any reasonable adjustments please let us know so we can accommodate for any interactions with us at Biometric Talent, but also inform the client to ensure reasonable adjustments are made to allow for a fair and equitable process.  

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to brad.jones@biometrictalent.com