System Engineer

The client is looking for a System Engineer to work a 6 month rolling contract based in Belgium (Mechelen).

Job Summary:

• The client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented System Engineer with 2–3 years of experience in Shell Scripting and Python development.
• The candidate will be involved in system automation tasks, environment setup, and maintenance of applications. Exposure to TOSCA Test Automation – Suite will be considered a significant advantage.
• You will work closely with senior engineers and Product Owners to support automation initiatives, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure system stability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scripting and Automation:
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts using Shell Scripts for system tasks and process automation.
  • Manage and automate routine system administration activities.
  • Design and develop Python scripts/tools for data parsing, log analysis, and workflow automation.
  • Optimize existing Python scripts for better performance and maintainability.
• System Support and Maintenance:
  • Assist in setup, configuration, and maintenance of Linux/Unix-based environments.
  • Monitor system health, logs, and resolve basic infrastructure issues in collaboration with senior team members.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Development) to support automation workflows/pipelines.
  • TOSCA Test Automation Support (Optional/Preferred).
  • Support TOSCA administrators in basic tasks like application scanning, test case preparation, and execution setup.
  • Provide first-level support for TOSCA-related issues and environment preparation.

Requirements:

• Required skills:
• • 2 – 3 years of experience in Shell Scripting (Bash/Korn/C Shell).
  • Strong hands-on experience in Python scripting and automation.
  • Good understanding of Linux/Unix systems and command-line utilities.
  • Basic knowledge of version control systems like Git.
  • Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.
• Good to Have (Preferred Skills):
  • Exposure to TOSCA Test Automation Suite – basic scanning, execution, or server components.
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Understanding of REST APIs and JSON data handling.
  • Familiarity with tools like Jenkins, JIRA, Confluence.
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
    
    

Please note: You need to be based on site for this role. Due to the urgency the client will only consider consultants with an EU passport.