Overview
We are looking for a hands-on Senior Systems Administrator to support Linux-based development environments used by global engineering teams.
In this role, you’ll troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues, support CI/CD pipelines, and play a key role in maintaining C/C++ build environments used by engineering teams. You’ll collaborate closely with DevOps and Software Engineering to ensure reliable, scalable, and efficient development platforms while improving operational processes through automation.
Fluent English communication is required, as you’ll work directly with international teams and stakeholders on a daily basis.
Your Role and Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex Linux, infrastructure, and application support issues.
- Support and maintain CI/CD environments, developer platforms, and C/C++ build environments.
- Investigate build failures, infrastructure incidents, and environment-related issues, performing root cause analysis and driving long-term solutions.
- Support build systems based on Make, CMake, gcc/clang, and collaborate with Engineering teams to identify whether issues are infrastructure, tooling, or application related.
- Develop automation using Bash and Python to improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with Engineering, DevOps, and Support teams across multiple regions.
- Improve system reliability, monitoring, and operational processes.
- Participate in incident response and on-call rotations when required.
- Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
REQUIREMENTS
What This Role Requires
- Strong hands-on experience administering Linux environments (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, or similar).
- Experience with Bash and Python scripting.
- Experience supporting CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
- Experience supporting software build environments or development platforms.
- Working knowledge of C/C++ build systems, including Make, CMake, gcc, or clang, with the ability to troubleshoot compilation, dependency, or build-related issues.
- Familiarity with Git and modern software development workflows.
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SSH).
- Experience working with ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or similar ticketing platforms.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Fluent English communication skills (written and spoken).
Nice to have:
- Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Docker or containerization experience.
- Familiarity with GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or other AI-assisted developer tools.
- Experience using debugging tools such as gdb, strace, or similar diagnostic utilities.
- ITIL Foundation certification.
- RHCSA, LPIC, LFCS, or similar Linux certifications.
Working at Motivus
What Working Here Looks Like
- Work with globally distributed engineering teams.
- Exposure to modern DevOps, infrastructure, and development environments.
- Flexible remote work environment.
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on mission-critical systems and services.
