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Hitachi

Senior Optimization Engineer

Stoney Creek, ON · Remote

Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No The Opportunity As a Senior Optimization ... Support software releases and troubleshoot complex technical issues to help maintain solution ...

Harriscomputer

CA$100K - CA$120K/yr

US, Canada (Remote) Employment Type: Full-time About Altera Altera, a member of the N. Harris ... support caregivers around the world. These include the Sunrise, Paragon Daneli, TouchWorks EHR ...

Harris

CA$100K - CA$120K/yr

US, Canada (Remote) Employment Type: Full-time About Altera Altera, a member of the N. Harris ... support caregivers around the world. These include the Sunrise, Paragon Daneli, TouchWorks EHR ...

CIRA

Manager, Technical Solutions

Ottawa, ON · Remote

You build and support high-performing teams by setting clear expectations and providing coaching ... CIRA embraces a blend of remote and IRL in-office work to keep our team connected and engaged. Our ...

Cogeco

Specialist, Provisioning

Burlington, ON · Remote

Provides 'on call' support to resolve CPE activation, provisioning, and operations application ... Advanced experience of with Linux based servers and VM technologies * Working experience with MySQL ...

Fullscript

Senior DevOps Engineer

Ottawa, ON · On-site +1

Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support efficient, secure software delivery * Improve ... Experience with Linux/Unix systems administration What we can offer you * Salary range: $120,000 to ...

Omers

DevOps Engineer

Toronto, ON · Remote

Support GKE upgrades, maintenance windows, rollout sequencing, workload validation, backup checks ... Comfortable with Linux, containers, networking fundamentals, DNS, TLS, HTTP/S, ingress, load ...

Fullscript

Senior DevOps Engineer

Toronto, ON · On-site +1

Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support efficient, secure software delivery * Improve ... Experience with Linux/Unix systems administration What we can offer you * Salary range: $120,000 to ...

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How much do remote linux support jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote linux support in Ontario is $112,937.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,500.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Linux Support position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Linux Support professional, you need a solid understanding of Linux operating systems, command-line proficiency, troubleshooting skills, and experience with system administration. Familiarity with tools like SSH, scripting languages (such as Bash or Python), ticketing systems, and certifications like CompTIA Linux+ or Red Hat Certified System Administrator are often advantageous. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and self-motivation are key soft skills for remote work and effective customer interactions. These skills ensure you can efficiently diagnose and resolve technical issues while providing reliable support to clients in a distributed environment.

What is a Remote Linux Support job?

A Remote Linux Support job involves assisting users, administrators, or businesses with Linux-based systems from a remote location. Responsibilities typically include troubleshooting issues, managing servers, performing system updates, and ensuring security compliance. Support may be provided via email, chat, or remote desktop tools. This role requires expertise in Linux distributions, command-line operations, and networking. It is commonly found in IT support teams, managed service providers, and cloud infrastructure companies.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in Remote Linux Support?

A typical day in Remote Linux Support involves monitoring servers, responding to customer or internal support tickets, diagnosing system issues, and implementing solutions, often through secure remote connections. You'll spend time communicating with team members and end users via email, chat, or video calls to clarify issues and provide guidance. Some tasks may also include performing regular system updates, backups, and documentation. This role requires proactive time management as you may be handling multiple requests or incidents simultaneously, all while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

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Infographic showing various Remote Linux Support job openings in Ontario as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,937 per year, or $54.3 per hour.

Backend Software Developer (Payload Planner)

GHGSAT

Ottawa, ON • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

GHGSat offers greenhouse gas detection, measurement, and monitoring services to industrial and government customers around the world. We use our own satellites and aircraft sensors, combined with third-party data, to help industrial emitters better understand, control, and reduce their emissions.

 GHGSat's capability is unique: we provide high-resolution, local measurements of atmospheric methane and carbon dioxide concentration from space. This further enables to detect greenhouse gas emitters and to visualize and quantify their emissions.

 Reporting to the Mission Platform lead, GHGSat is looking for an innovative and experienced Backend Developer for our Payload Planner software. As part of a cross-functional team deployed around Agile Scrum, you will be designing, developing, and supporting satellite planning and tasking software. Your responsibilities will include software development, testing, analyzing data, and contributing to the design and implementation of the software. Overall, you have an excellent knowledge of data structures, databases, streaming pipelines and a strong motivation in tackling the important environmental issues that our planet faces today.

Responsibilities

  • Develop tools and applications to improve the workflow of satellite planning and tasking activities
  • Evaluate, deploy, develop, integrate, test and maintain databases, data transformation frameworks and APIs
  • Optimize data structures, schema, queries for most frequent usage
  • Develop, test, integrate, and deploy backend stack
  • Design System Architecture collectively with the team, revisit regularly
  • Maintain and ensure High Availability of GHGSat data platform

Requirements

Required skills

  • Strong computational science or software development skills
  • Proven capability with: Linux, Python
  • Competence with databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
  • Experience building scalable backend services and APIs - REST/GraphQL, event-driven architecture, microservices, and cloud deployment.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (k8s) - Nice to have
  • Experience with Frontend (TypeScript, React) - Nice to have
  • Ability to work autonomously, with minimum direction
  • Availability to participate in a scheduled on-call rotation and provide occasional support outside regular business hours, including weekends, to ensure operational continuity.

 Assets

  • Interest in scientific analysis, atmospheric sciences, remote sensing and space technology
  • Understanding of satellite operations or similar field
  • Experience with GIS and Mapping apps (Mapbox, Leaflet, GeoJSON, GeoTIFF)
  • Bilingual French/English

 Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in relevant roles
  • Able to obtain Canadian government security clearance

Benefits

This is a rare opportunity to work on urgent problems. You'll join a small but high-impact team and help scale a company doing meaningful work for the planet.

  • Competitive salary and stock options for all full-time employees
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Paid time off and floating statutory holidays
  • Flexible work environment

GHGSat offers a creative and highly motivating work environment. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for ongoing development.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. GHGSat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation, please notify your recruiter.

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