Linux Engineer

Salary: £31,000 - 66,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are looking for a skilled and motivated Linux Engineer with experience in embedded and server environments.
• We expect strong end-to-end ownership of embedded Linux-based solutions, from design through deployment and ongoing support.
• We require a proactive approach to security, with systems hardened and resilient by design.
• We value broad infrastructure knowledge to manage and maintain our DevOps hardware estate.
• We want experience and a passion for automation, including monitoring, reporting and DevOps pipelines.
• We need confidence acting as a technical escalation point, with a collaborative approach to knowledge-sharing.
• We expect clear and structured communication, including high-quality technical documentation.
• We look for analytical thinking and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical technical solutions.
• We need adaptability and self-motivation, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver independently.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be able to demonstrate ongoing eligibility for at least 3 years from the proposed start date.

Responsibilities:

• We design, build and maintain secure, high-availability AV-over-IP hardware and virtual appliances for enterprise environments.
• We manage system images, releases, upgrades and patching across the full product lifecycle.
• We implement robust security hardening for highly secure embedded systems.
• We contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of build pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• We support continuous delivery and system reliability within a collaborative, DevOps-focused environment.
• We contribute to wider infrastructure maintenance across the site, focusing on build and test servers, networking and general configuration.
• We act as a key technical escalation point and work closely with Support to transfer knowledge and improve long-term maintainability.
• We produce clear, high-quality documentation.
• We help solve complex infrastructure challenges and improve systems over time.

Technologies:

• Azure
• DevOps
• Embedded
• Hardware
• Support
• Linux
• Security
• Cloud
• CI/CD
• Docker
• Network
• VMware

Company Information:

We are Datapath, an award‑winning technology company founded in 1982 and a global leader in video processing, control and management solutions. Our technology is trusted in more than 100 countries and powers critical environments across Medical, Digital Signage, Security, Retail, Sports and other sectors.

We operate internationally from offices in the UK, US and Japan, and we offer a friendly, collaborative and high‑performing team environment. This is a hybrid role based in Derby, and we provide a strong benefits package including generous annual leave, employer pension contribution, discretionary profit share bonus, private healthcare, life assurance, cycle and EV schemes, technology discounts and paid volunteer time.

last updated 28 week of 2026