Job opening - Unix System Administrator - Team Lead at Booking.com (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Booking.com is hiring for a Unix System Administrator Team Lead

In this position you will be responsible for managing a team of Unix System Administrators while also providing support for all aspects of the Booking.com website and infrastructure. You will ensure continual system operations and support the continuous business growth of Booking.com. You will work in the Production team to design, install, update, troubleshoot and repair new and existing systems and software.  Due to the growth of our business this is a new team based at our office in Vancouver, Canada.

Key responsibilities

• Managing a team of 3 locally based Unix System Administrators


• Automating systems management of new and existing systems. An intensive automation and scripting mindset is essential


• Actively monitoring the performance and stability of all the production systems at Bookin! g.com, using your analytical skills to anticipate future problems and resolve them effectively


• Troubleshooting and resolving problems with other systems administrators, database administrators, software developers, and commercial business colleagues. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills are essential, including with little initial knowledge of a problem


• Supporting the rapid development and deployment of internal software and systems. You will need to think on your feet


• Provide excellent service in response to commercial business requirements


• Documenting systems and communicate technical knowledge to colleague


• Ability to learn new things quickly is essential


• You will have the ability to make a big impact and the responsibility to do the right thing


• Participate in an on-call rotation for out of hours support

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