Linux Engineer
Workplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Expires: November 6, 2025
Bankgirot is seeking a Linux Engineer to join their growing team in Stockholm to build and maintain a future-proof payment infrastructure. The role involves both operational and strategic responsibilities including Linux platform development, daily operations, security hardening, and automation within a technology-driven organization.
Main requirements:
- Strong knowledge in Linux system administration
- Experience with scripting languages such as Bash
- Understanding of Linux Virtual Desktop Image operations
- Experience with automation tools and Infrastructure-as-Code solutions, e.g., Ansible
- Good understanding of security practices including hardening for Linux platforms
- Interest in DevOps and cloud-native architectures
- Experience working in high availability and continuity demanding environments
- Familiarity with ITIL framework for structured IT operations
- Relevant academic education or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in Swedish and English
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the design and implementation of a modern Greenfield platform for future-proof payment infrastructure
- Responsible for operation, development, and improvement of Bankgirot's Linux environment including VDI solutions
- Ensure IT services deliver according to requirements and SLAs
- Act as requirement setter and coordinator toward internal and external suppliers
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team
- Take a key role in security and hardening efforts for the Linux platform
- Work with automation and Infrastructure-as-Code to streamline operations and configuration
Required hard skills:
- Linux system administration
- Bash scripting
- Linux Virtual Desktop Image operation
- Automation tools and Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Ansible)
- Security hardening for Linux
- ITIL framework knowledge
Recommended hard skills:
- DevOps practices
- Cloud-native architecture knowledge
Soft skills:
- Problem-solving attitude
- Technical curiosity
- Ability to combine operational responsibility with strategic thinking
- Collaboration and communication skills
Coding languages:
- Bash
Frameworks:
- ITIL
Operating systems:
- Linux
Natural languages:
- Swedish (Proficient)
- English (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
- Team collaboration
- Knowledge sharing
- Health and wellbeing focus