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Democorp

Sr. DevOps Engineer (Greenberg)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$133K - $172K/yr

... shell scripts, web technologies, with the potential for Java based projects. • Software ... Prior experience with UNIX system administration is a plus. * Data analytics/BI

ClifyX

DataStage Admin - Multiple openings

Peoria, IL · On-site

... shell scripts to facilitate the automation of tasks • Minimum 5+ years of experience • Must have skills: DataStage Administration, Teradata Admin, Unix • Contract duration: 6 months • Visa ...

Info-Ways

Hadoop Developer

Riverwoods, IL · On-site

... L programs/scripts. Work with business partners to develop business rules and business rule ... UNIX OS and Shell Scripting skills 6+ years' experience in UNIX and Shell Scripting. 3+ years ...

Next Step Systems

C++ Software Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50.50 - $68/hr

... in a UNIX environment. - Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases, including complex ... write scripts in some administrative language (Python, Perl, and Shell). - Ability to solve ...

SonSoft Inc.

PEGA (BPM) (GC-USC)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$58 - $76/hr

... shell (Unix/Linux) scripting • At least 2 years' experience in database Oracle or MS/SQL • At ... script/CSS), .Net or any object oriented programming language • Good hands-on experience in Web ...

Sonsoft Inc

Pega Architect (USC & GC)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$58 - $76/hr

... shell (Unix/Linux) scripting At least 2 years' experience in database Oracle or MS/SQL At least 2 ... script/CSS), .Net or any object oriented programming language Good hands-on experience in Web ...

InterSources Inc

C++ with Pro*C

Deerfield, IL · On-site

$49.75 - $67/hr

C developer who will be responsible for development in PRO*C and Tuxedo, while also coordinating ... C • Tuxedo • Unix Shell Scripting/SQL • C++ • Development experience in PRO*C, Tuxedo and ...

Sonsoft Inc

Big Data

Moline, IL · On-site

$48 - $62/hr

Strong understanding and hands-on programming/scripting experience skills - UNIX shell, Python, Perl, and JavaScript. * Should have worked on large data sets and experience with performance tuning ...

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What is the difference between Unix Shell Script Developer vs Linux System Administrator?

AspectUnix Shell Script DeveloperLinux System Administrator
CredentialsTypically requires scripting certifications or relevant experienceCertifications like CompTIA Linux+ or LPIC often preferred
Work EnvironmentFocuses on scripting, automation, and development tasksManages overall system health, hardware, and network
Industry UsageUsed in software development, automation, and scripting rolesCommon in IT operations, infrastructure management
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for scripting skills and automationCompared for system management and infrastructure roles

The main difference is that Unix Shell Script Developers focus on creating scripts to automate tasks, while Linux System Administrators manage and maintain entire Linux systems. Both roles require Linux knowledge, but their primary responsibilities differ significantly.

Infographic showing various Unix Shell Script Developer job openings in Illinois as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 10% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 78% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution.

Sr. DevOps Engineer (Greenberg)

Chicago, IL • On-site

Democorp
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$133K - $172K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

What makes this Support Engineering role on the Prime team particularly interesting?
• The systems we work on are invoked in every physical good purchase made worldwide, and our engineers work with a number of technologies and platforms, so you will never be bored here!
• You will be responsible for the functioning and improvement of the entire software/infrastructure ecosystem - the breadth, depth, and scale of the technical work are incredibly challenging, and you get to work with world-class engineering teams.
• What you do impacts millions of customers' world-wide on a daily basis!
The Engineering Support team provides tier 3/4 production support encompassing large number of highly scalable services and is also responsible for providing multifaceted services to software product development teams and supporting production Deployment and Operations teams for software product release coordination and deployment. This job requires you to hit the ground running and your ability to learn quickly and work on disparate and overlapping tasks will define your success. In this job, you will wear multiple hats.
Some of the key job functions:
• Provide support of incoming tickets, including extensive troubleshooting tasks, with responsibilities covering multiple product lines.
• Work on operations and maintenance driven coding projects, primarily in Perl or shell scripts, web technologies, with the potential for Java based projects.
• Software deployment support in staging and production environments.
• Develop tools to aid operations and maintenance.
• System and Support status reporting.
• Operational ownership of one or more Prime services or components.
• Customer notification and workflow coordination and follow-up to maintain service level agreements.
• Work with support team for handing-off or taking over active support issues and creating a team specific knowledge base and skill set.
• Driving operational efficiency across engineering and other technical teams.
Basic Qualifications
  • 5+ years overall development/technical support experience (less with Master's Degree in technology)
  • Experience in Perl or equivalent programming/scripting language
  • Knowledge of Java based technologies
  • Understanding of XML/SOAP, web services, workflow modeling, web application development, and industry-standard commerce systems
  • Ability to write intermediate/advanced level database queries
  • Experience with networking (DNS, TCP/IP, SSL, DHCP, Load Balancing), web services (SOAP, XML), systems administration (Unix/Linux), highly scalable/available Service Oriented Architectures, understanding of monitoring and metrics.
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field

Preferred Qualifications
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and identify the root cause of issues.
  • Demonstrated skill and passion for operational excellence.
  • Experience in a 24/7 production environment is a plus.
  • Ability to retain composure under stressful conditions, communicates effectively with a wide array of individuals and gets the right things done.
  • Prior experience with UNIX system administration is a plus.
  • Data analytics/BI

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