Linux Developer / Automation Engineer

Job Title: Linux Developer / Automation Engineer

Company: TEKsystems

Location: Charlotte, NC

Hybrid Role – On-site 3 Days a week

36 Month Contract

Rate: $60-75 hourly (W2) (Can not do C2C for this role)

Must Have Skills

• Linux
• Ansible
• Python (Expert)
• Bash
• CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins)

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Linux system administration (RHEL preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in automation and deployment engineering in large-scale environments
• Strong hands‑on experience with Ansible (playbooks, roles, automation design)
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python and Bash
• Experience automating OS patching
• Experience automating Software upgrades
• Experience automating Application deployments
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar)
• Strong understanding of Linux package management (RPM, YUM/DNF, APT)
• Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, TLS)

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

• Experience with container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Ansible Tower/AWX)
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Splunk, Prometheus, ELK)
• Experience working in regulated enterprise environments (financial services preferred)

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.