Linux Engineer

Our Continuous Computing Practice provides specialist platform, infrastructure, network and software services to our customers. Our team of experienced consultants engage on the design, implementation and management of cloud, hybrid and mobile platforms.
We are looking for an experienced Linux Engineer to join our dynamic team in Auckland and work with the wider Theta practices to provide exceptional services as you deliver systems engineering and consulting services to our varied base of customers. You will be involved in the design, implementation and operational management of Linux and UNIX solutions to on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments and will use industry best practices to develop and deliver secure technology solutions.
You're someone who will enjoy being part of the activities to provide continuous environment optimisation, as well as be an active part of the new projects' lifecycle. With your excellent verbal and written communications skills, a knack for problem solving and a passion for ensuring clients receive exceptional quality of service, you will also work with the sales team to provide technical pre-sales and post-sales support.
You will have at least 6 years of relevant experience, in the following areas:

- Working with IT enterprise environments including public cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
- Experience with product technologies which may include one or more of Red Hat, Ubuntu, AIX, Oracle Linux, OVM, Apache Tomcat or other Java EE platforms, container technologies etc.
- Strong experience working with management and deployment methodologies and processes including CI/CD based deployments and DevOps practices
- Experience in IT operational configuration, management, and automation for always-up, always-available services
- Working knowledge of source control and editor environments; Git, VS Code etc.
- Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration management experience; Terraform, ARM Templates, CloudFormation or Ansible advantageous
- Familiarity with Well-Architected and Cloud Adoption frameworks desirable
- Strong skills with scripting - Perl, sh/bash/ksh/zsh, Python
- Working knowledge of RDBMS and noSQL DB platforms is desirable
- Experience in IT/IS consulting and presales desirable
- Availability for an element of out of hours work requiring inclusion in an on-call roster

About Us
We thrive on delivering excellence within a collaborative environment, where working hard and playing hard go hand-in-hand. Our exceptional people use cutting edge technology and innovation to achieve smarter solutions, together. With offices in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington and Christchurch, we're making our mark across the length and breadth of New Zealand where the opportunities within Theta are endless
Culture and Benefits
Theta offers a family friendly work environment with flexible work hours where practical; especially relevant for caregivers.
We embrace gender equality and are committed to providing a supportive, diverse and inclusive work environment throughout our workplace.
Theta is committed to giving back to the community and are avid supporters of Cure Kids. We compete in various adventure races and do many other things to raise money for Cure Kids. And we make time for the fun things in life
We currently provide the following benefits to ensure your professional development and personal wellbeing:

- Professional growth and learning opportunities
- A competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Fully subsidised medical insurance for employees
- Heavily discounted medical insurance for immediate family of employees
- Hybrid working model
- Volunteer days
- Internal Referral Incentive
- Staff Assistance Programme
- Annual Flu injections
- Sick leave from your first day on board
- Remote working options where practical and mutually agreed
- Daily fresh fruit basket, coffee machine, wide selection of teas and biscuits in all of our offices.
- We are also an accredited employer with INZ and have welcomed people from close to 40 different nations.

Whilst we usually welcome overseas applicants, please be advised that due to the current circumstances as a result of COVID-19, we are only considering applicants who are NZ Citizens/Residents returning home from overseas or those who are currently residing in NZ