Linux Administrator – POS Domain
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About the Position
We are seeking a Linux Administrator to support and build a new Point-of-Sale (POS) domain infrastructure. The role is responsible for designing, deploying, securing, and operating Linux-based environments that host critical POS applications and services, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across retail operations.
This position plays a key role in establishing foundational infrastructure standards for a new POS landscape and requires strong Linux expertise combined with experience in mission-critical, high-availability environments.
Responsibilities
Linux Infrastructure Setup & Operations
- Build, configure, and maintain Linux servers for POS domain environments (DEV / TEST / PROD)
- Install, configure, and manage POS-related services and applications
- Ensure system availability, performance, and scalability for retail workloads
- Perform system upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management
POS Domain Enablement
- Support the onboarding of new POS applications and services
- Collaborate with POS application, integration, and middleware teams
- Ensure Linux environments meet POS operational and performance requirements
- Support store-to-central systems connectivity and data flows
Security & Compliance
- Implement and maintain Linux security hardening standards
- Manage users, roles, permissions, and access controls
- Apply security patches and address vulnerabilities
- Ensure compliance with internal IT and security policies
Monitoring, Incident & Problem Management
- Set up and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting
- Diagnose and resolve system-level incidents (L2/L3 support)
- Perform root cause analysis for recurring or critical issues
- Provide on-call or critical support during peak retail periods
Automation & Optimization
- Automate routine operational tasks using shell scripting / Ansible / similar tools
- Optimize system performance (CPU, memory, storage, I/O)
- Support capacity planning and proactive system improvements
Documentation & Collaboration
- Maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and procedures
- Work closely with DevOps, Network, Security, and POS application teams
- Support testing, cutovers, and go-live activities for the new POS domain
Requirements
Technical Skills
- Strong experience administering Linux systems (RHEL, Oracle Linux, Ubuntu, or similar)
- Solid understanding of system services, networking, storage, and filesystem management
- Experience with POS or retail environments is a strong plus
- Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Nagios, Zabbix, ELK, etc.)
- Experience with automation and scripting (Bash, Ansible, etc.)
- Familiarity with virtualization and/or cloud platforms (VMware, cloud IaaS)
Infrastructure & Operations
- Experience supporting business-critical systems with high availability requirements
- Understanding of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery concepts
- Knowledge of performance tuning and capacity management
- Experience working in ITIL-based support environments
Profile & Soft Skills
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced, operationally critical environments
- Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Structured, reliable, and security-focused mindset
- Comfortable working independently and within cross-functional teams
Nice to Have
- Experience with POS platforms or retail IT landscapes
- Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience supporting global or multi-site environments
We Offer
- Access to therapy
- Bookster subscription
- Flexible hours
- Friendly office space
- Fun activities
- Gym subscription
- Learning platforms
- Medicover / Sanopass subscription
- Wellbeing days off
- Work from anywhere
About the Company
mindit.io is an AI-driven custom software services company with +280 IT specialists with proven expertise in software & product engineering, artificial intelligence, business intelligence, data analytics & integration services. With offices in Switzerland, Germany, and 4 delivery centers in Romania, we cover the entire development cycle from business research, consulting, and architecture to post-implementation testing and maintenance.
Partner of Choice
We put our customers at the center of everything we do, building authentic, trust-based relationships at every level. By deeply understanding their business goals and acting in their best interest, we create long-term partnerships that last. Combining industry know-how with cutting-edge technology, we become the partner our customers rely on when it matters most.
Professional
We always deliver! with discipline and excellence – on time, on budget, on quality. Powered by highly skilled teams, strong engineering practices, and efficient processes, we turn complex challenges into reliable, high-impact outcomes.
Authentic
We take ownership of our work and our growth. Guided by a continuous learning mindset, we strive to become the best version of ourselves – acting with ambition, curiosity, and an extra-mile attitude in everything we do.
Team
We believe our strength lies in moving forward together. Trust, collaboration, and shared accountability enable us to achieve more than we ever could alone. By supporting one another and valuing every contribution, we create an environment where people grow, excel, and deliver real impact. We grow together, we learn together, we build together.
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