System Engineer

Tangent International are urgently looking for System Engineer to work a 6 month rolling contract based in Belgium (Mechelen)

Job Summary:

• We are 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.

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 consutlants with an EU passport.