Linux Systems Engineer - OTA & Patch Deployment

Title: Linux Systems Engineer – OTA & Patch Deployment
Duration: 6 Months with possibility of extension and conversion to full-time 
Location: Onsite at St. Paul, MN

Working Hours: 8 AM – 4 PM or 9 AM – 5 PM 

Note: Non-locals who are ready to relocate is considered.

Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.

Description:

This is a non-exempt position.

Summary: 

• This position is for the Computer Systems Engineering team. 

• Will develop and perform automated software delivery and patch deployment for the Linux platform. 

• The person filling this position will participate in patch assessment, testing, and packaging, with a primary focus on actual deployment to devices in the field. 

• Additional activities include coding, integrating, implementing, installing, or changing frameworks and standard components, or technical and functional application management. 

• The position will also assist with the development and maintenance of software infrastructure, tools, and processes. 

Role Overview
•    Core focus: 

• Automated software delivery & patch deployment (Linux) 

• Installer & system image creation 

• Deployment to devices in the field (OTA updates) 

Duties: 

• Develop and perform automated software delivery and patch deployment for the Linux platform. 

• Participate in patch assessment, testing, and packaging, with a primary focus on actual deployment to devices in the field. 

• Design, implement and test software for embedded, enterprise, or desktop products medical device products. 

• Evaluate technical options and provide recommendations for solutions.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of software infrastructure, tools, and processes.

• Collaborate with product management, customer care, quality, regulatory, production, and other engineering disciplines to deliver upon product delivery objectives and business goals. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Experience with Linux security vulnerability assessment. 

• Experience with impact assessment of software patches and upgrades. 

• Experience in Linux shell scripts, Perl, and/or Python. 

• Working knowledge of Linux development environment tools. 

• Experience with Jenkins, Perforce, Jira & Swarm preferred.

• Self-motivated, critical thinker with a strong technical background. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Experience with Word, Visio, and similar documentation tools. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Organized and on-time with the ability to work in a structured process environment.

• Systems used daily: Linux workstations (RHEL 8/9, future 10), CI pipelines, installer frameworks, Insight platform environment.

• Personality traits: Curious, self-driven, strong critical thinking, ability to learn and work independently within a team.