Senior Linux / Unix Lead
ABOUT TEMENOS
Temenos powers a world of banking that creates opportunities for billions of people and businesses everywhere. We have been doing this for over 30 years through the pioneering spirit of our Temenosians who are passionate about making banking better, together.
We serve over 3000 clients from the largest to challengers and community banks in 150+ countries. We collaborate with clients to build new banking services and state-of-the-art customer experiences on our open banking platform, helping them operate more sustainably.
At Temenos, we have an open-minded and inclusive culture, where everyone has the power to create their own destiny and make a positive contribution to the world of banking and society.
VALUES
Care about transforming the Banking landscape.
Commit to being part of an exciting culture and product evolving within the financial industry.
Collaborate effectively and proactively with teams within or outside Temenos.
Challenge yourself to be ambitious and achieve your individual as well as the company targets.
THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Senior Linux / Unix Administrator & Automation Lead to drive the transformation of our infrastructure into a modern, automated, and cloud-ready ecosystem. Reporting to relevant technology leadership, you will lead platform modernization initiatives while remaining deeply hands-on in automation, scripting, and system optimization.
This role is ideal for a technically strong leader who enjoys mentoring teams, shaping strategy, and translating legacy environments into scalable, resilient, and future-ready platforms.
RESPONSIBILITIES
You will:
Infrastructure Leadership
Own the architecture, administration, and lifecycle management of Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) and Unix (AIX, Solaris) platforms
Define and deliver the roadmap for infrastructure modernization, automation, and cloud adoption
Lead initiatives to standardize, simplify, and optimize core infrastructure services
Automation & Scripting
Design and implement automation frameworks using Ansible, including playbooks, roles, and CI/CD integration
Develop and maintain operational tooling using Python and Bash to reduce manual effort
Champion Infrastructure-as-Code and automation-first practices across teams
Cloud Transformation
Partner with architecture and engineering teams to plan and execute cloud migrations
Evaluate legacy systems and define modernization strategies, including virtualization, containerization, and hybrid-cloud models
Establish operational best practices for cloud governance, security, and cost management
Operational Excellence
Ensure high availability, performance, patching, and security hardening across Unix and Linux environments
Lead troubleshooting of complex, multi-layer technical issues
Maintain compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements
Leadership & Collaboration
Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
Collaborate closely with application, security, and DevOps teams to align infrastructure with business objectives
Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders
SKILLS
You should have:
At least 7 years of hands-on experience administering Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) and Unix (AIX, Solaris) systems
Strong expertise in Ansible for automation and configuration management
Advanced scripting capabilities in Python and Bash
Proven experience leading modernization or cloud-migration programs
Solid knowledge of networking, storage, virtualization, and security principles
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and influence key stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Familiarity with container technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes
Exposure to GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools such as Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk
Relevant certifications in Linux, cloud, or automation technologies
SOME OF OUR BENEFITS include:
Maternity leave: Transition back with 3 days per week in the first month and 4 days per week in the second month
Civil Partnership: 1 week of paid leave if you're getting married. This covers marriages and civil partnerships, including same sex/civil partnership
Family care: 4 weeks of paid family care leave
Recharge days: 4 days per year to use when you need to physically or mentally needed to recharge
Study leaves: 2 weeks of paid leave each year for study or personal development
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