Unix/Linux Scripting Specialist – Application Modernization

About the role

Capco is looking for a Unix/Linux Scripting Specialist to support a major application modernization initiative focused on upgrading legacy Unix scripts, improving automation and moving applications into modern infrastructure. It is a hands-on, scripting-focused role working with existing Unix/Linux scripts, troubleshooting, refactoring and adapting them for migrations, across Unix/Linux, VMs, OpenShift and JBoss.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze, troubleshoot, refactor and modernize legacy Unix/Linux scripts for application modernization and migration.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts in Bash, Shell, Python, PowerShell and Groovy.
• Adapt and validate scripts and application components as apps move from legacy environments, VMs to containerized platforms.
• Work with OpenShift Container Platform to support deployments and troubleshoot environment issues.
• Support JBoss applications, investigating script dependencies, configuration and runtime compatibility issues.
• Troubleshoot scripting, OS and application integration issues across Linux and Windows.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure and DevOps teams on migrations and ongoing operations.

Required profile

• 5-6 years of hands-on Unix/Linux experience, focused on shell scripting, automation, troubleshooting and modernizing legacy scripts.
• Strong Linux knowledge, ideally across RHEL, CentOS or Ubuntu.
• Experience supporting application migrations, infrastructure upgrades or modernization of legacy technologies.

Required skills

• Bash/Shell scripting, able to debug and optimize complex existing scripts.
• OpenShift Container Platform, JBoss and scripting tools such as Python, PowerShell or Groovy.
• Virtual machine support; Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Tomcat, Nginx or HAProxy are bonuses.

What we offer

• Salary range of $92,000-$118,000 CAD, with possible annual discretionary bonus.
• Company-paid health, life and disability insurance from day 1.
• RRSP retirement savings plan with possible employer match.
• Virtual health care and EFAP, parental leave top-up, new parent gift and fitness reimbursement.
• Business coach from day 1 and access to training and certifications.