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Senior Software Engineer (Senior UNIX Automation Engineer)

Sopra Steria55 open roles

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Katowice, Poland, Remote
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Your applicationOpen nowSenior Software Engineer (Senior UNIX Automation Engineer)Sopra Steria · Katowice, Poland, Remote

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8.1% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Sopra Steria postings stay open a median of 7 days.

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  5. 33.9%30 days
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Sopra Steria median: 7 days open

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Company Description

Sopra Steria is one of the largest players in the tech industry in Europe, known for its consulting, digital services and software development. We operate in nearly 30 countries in the world, hiring more than 55,000 employees.

The Polish branch, as the Global Delivery Center, operates in Katowice since 2007 and has been growing ever since. Currently, our team consists of around 1,000 specialists.

Within the Digital Platform Services department, our teams specialize in areas such as cloud, operating systems, virtualization, databases, backup or storage, as well as networking and security. We also have 1st line support consultants who speak French and English, but also Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and German.

The Application Services department is responsible for areas such as software development, data engineering, testing services, CRM, ITSM and ERP platform integrations, as well as application management for customers in Scandinavia, Benelux, France, Germany, Switzerland and the UK.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Senior UNIX Automation Engineer) to join Sopra Steria Polska and become part of a team responsible for automating and managing a large-scale Unix/Linux infrastructure environment. The team develops automation solutions that support the configuration, patching, rebooting, and lifecycle management of thousands of servers while providing advanced operational support for critical systems. In this role, you will contribute to the design and continuous improvement of automation platforms, helping to increase efficiency, reliability, and scalability across the infrastructure landscape.

Note that we can only offer cooperation to people who are located in Poland and have EU citizenship.

Responsibilities:​

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain automation solutions for managing large-scale Unix/Linux environments, including configuration management, patching, and system lifecycle operations.
  • Build and enhance Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Ansible, AAP (Ansible Tower/AWX), GitLab, and scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
  • Provide 3rd-level support for automation platforms and Unix systems, troubleshooting complex issues and implementing long-term improvements.
  • Develop and optimize automated workflows to streamline deployment, configuration, orchestration, and operational processes.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and operations teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure services.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, automation standards, and best practices to support knowledge sharing and operational excellence.

Tech stack: Linux, Unix, Ansible, Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), Ansible Tower/AWX, Red Hat Satellite, EfficientIP, Python, Bash, GitLab, CFEngine, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Terraform, Kickstart, Podman, HAProxy, VTOM, n8n, ServiceNow.

Qualifications

Must have:

  • Strong Linux/Unix system administration experience, including storage management (LVM, filesystems, NFS) and enterprise-scale infrastructure operations.
  • Hands-on expertise with Ansible, AAP (Ansible Tower/AWX), Red Hat Satellite, EfficientIP, Python, Bash, GitLab, and CFEngine.
  • Solid experience with Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies and CI/CD principles and practices.
  • Proven background in automation engineering, system administration, or infrastructure engineering within complex enterprise environments.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in agile and cross-functional teams.
  • Proactive and detail-oriented.
  • Fluent English: B2/C1.
  • EU citizenship.
  • Being open to occasional business trips abroad and visits in our office in Katowice.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with Terraform, Kickstart, Podman, HAProxy, VTOM, n8n, ServiceNow integrations, or other workflow orchestration tools.
  • Exposure to Perl/PHP automation scripts and AI/LLM-powered tools supporting automation, development, or documentation processes.
  • Clearance.

Additional Information

What we offer:

- BENEFITS (UoP): Luxmed, Medicover Sport, Worksmile, educational platforms, languages learning platform, referral bonus, copyrights, life insurance, certifications (paid by the company), conferences, Tech Lunches, possibility to join our Communities (Project Management, Architecture, Security, Process Management, Leadership, AI and Cloud), local kindergarten.

- DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES (B2B): Tech Lunches, Worksmile, possibility to join our Communities (Project Management, Architecture, Security, Process Management, Leadership, AI and Cloud).

ADDITION: free parking, fresh fruits, workation.

In case of questions, please contact the HR team.

The recruitment process for this position consists of two stages:

• a short phone call with a recruiter (30 min max)

• one-hour long interview on Teams (with both general and technical questions)

Salary range:

UOP: 12 000-16 000 PLN gross/month.

B2B: 100-140 PLN net/h

All information about salary range and its additional components will be provided during the 1st stage of recruitment process.

At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

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