Linux System Engineer IV-IN (R-21077)

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Job Posting Title - LINUX Systems Engineer - IV
Job Description Summary

Rackspace is looking for a Linux Systems Engineer with scripting experience to work on our multi-tenant email platform. This team is responsible for the design, development, testing and deployment to a variety of email subsystems. These systems are responsible for sending and receiving hundreds of millions of messages per day and providing access to petabytes of email message data for millions of users.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: ·Implementation of complex designs and development of large-scale distributed systems

JOB COMPLEXITY:·Ensure completeness of the technical infrastructure to support system performance·Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in the email industry·Follow and execute Rackspace change management processes·Participate in systems/code reviews and design sessions·Participate in Root Cause Analysis·Present brown bags/tech talks to internal groups·Take full ownership of product life cycle

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:·Requires a minimum of 10+ years Linux systems experience, including systems administration or engineering experience·Scripting language development experience (Bash, Python, Ruby, etc.)·Experience building and packaging software for deployments using meta package managers (Yum, Apt, PIP, etc.)·Familiarity with Internet email protocols (POP, IMAP, SMTP) and email architecture·Experience installing and configuring IMAP/POP email servers (Dovecot, Courier, etc.)·Experience installing and configuring mail transport agents (Postfix, Sendmail, Momentum, etc.)·Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field preferred ·RHCE preferred

NICE TO HAVE KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITY:·Experience using a configuration management system (Chef, Ansible, etc.)·Experience working with a large-scale system (1000+ servers)·Experience with relational databases (preferably MySQL)·Experience with non-relational databases (Redis, Cassandra) ·Experience with Linux logging services like Syslog-ng and Flume ·Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, XP, Lean, Kanban, etc.)·Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment concepts·Understands architectural principles (e.g. high availability, security, business continuity, etc.)About Rackspace TechnologyWe are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future. More on Rackspace TechnologyThough we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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Jun 16, 2025

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Apr 17, 2025

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Location requirements

India

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India +/- 0 hours

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At Rackspace, we accelerate the value of the cloud during every phase of digital transformation. By managing apps, data, security, and multiple clouds, we are the best choice to help customers get to the cloud, innovate with new technologies, and maximize their IT investments. As a recognized Gartner Magic Quadrant leader, we are uniquely positioned to close the gap between the complex reality of today and the promise of tomorrow. Passionate about customer success, we provide unbiased expertise, based on proven results, across all the leading technologies. And across every interaction worldwide, we deliver Fanatical Experience TM — the best customer service experience in the industry. Rackspace has been honored by Fortune, Forbes, Glassdoor, and others as one of the best places to work.

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