Unix/Linux Scripting Specialist – Application Modernization

Modernize business-critical applications through Unix/Linux scripting, automation, and infrastructure modernization.

The Role

Capco is looking for a Unix/Linux Scripting Specialist to support a major application modernization initiative focused on upgrading legacy Unix scripts, improving automation, and transitioning applications into modern infrastructure environments.

This is a hands-on, scripting-focused role where you'll work extensively with existing Unix/Linux scripts, troubleshooting, refactoring, and adapting them to support application migrations and modernization efforts. You'll work across Unix/Linux, Virtual Machines (VMs), OpenShift, and JBoss, ensuring scripts and application components continue to function reliably as underlying technologies evolve.

You'll collaborate closely with application, infrastructure, and technology teams to resolve compatibility issues, improve automation, and support the successful modernization of business-critical applications.

What You'll Do

• Analyze, troubleshoot, refactor, and modernize legacy Unix/Linux scripts to support application modernization and migration initiatives.

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Shell, Python, PowerShell, and Groovy to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual processes.

• Adapt and validate existing scripts and application components as applications transition between legacy environments, virtual machines (VMs), and containerized platforms.

• Work hands-on with OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) to support application deployments, troubleshoot environment-related issues, and ensure compatibility with modernized infrastructure.

• Support applications running on JBoss, investigating script dependencies, configuration issues, and application runtime compatibility during modernization.

• Troubleshoot scripting, operating system, and application integration issues across Linux and Windows environments.

• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to ensure successful application migrations and reliable ongoing operations.

What We're Looking For

• 5–6 years of hands-on Unix/Linux experience, with a strong focus on shell scripting, automation, troubleshooting, and maintaining or modernizing legacy scripts.

• Strong proficiency in Unix/Linux shell scripting (Bash/Shell), including the ability to analyze, modify, debug, and optimize complex existing scripts.

• Hands-on experience working with Virtual Machines (VMs), including supporting applications and scripts in virtualized environments.

• Practical experience with OpenShift Container Platform (OCP), including application deployments, configuration, and troubleshooting.

• Experience working with JBoss application servers, including supporting application environments and resolving configuration or compatibility issues.

• Experience with scripting and automation tools such as Python, PowerShell, or Groovy.

• Strong Linux operating system knowledge, ideally across RHEL, CentOS, or Ubuntu.

• Experience supporting application migrations, infrastructure upgrades, or modernization initiatives involving legacy technologies.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization technologies.

• Exposure to AWS or cloud-based infrastructure environments.

• Experience supporting Java application modernization or migrations involving legacy Java 6/8 applications.

• Familiarity with Apache Tomcat, Nginx, or HAProxy.

• Experience troubleshooting complex application dependencies, environment configurations, and script-related issues during migrations.

• Experience working in financial services or other large-scale enterprise technology environments.

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.
• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.
• Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications.
• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services.
• Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.

Benefits

We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

• Comprehensive Benefits Coverage – 100% company-paid health, life, and disability insurance effective from Day 1 of employment.
• Retirement Savings Program – Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with the option of receiving a matching employer contribution.
• Virtual Health Care & Support – Company-paid virtual health care and Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) available to employees and their dependents/partners.
• Family & Wellness Support – Parental Leave Top-Up, a New Parent Gift and fitness reimbursement to support health and well-being.
• Career Development – A Business Coach from Day 1, providing personalized one-on-one coaching to support career growth, accelerate development and help you achieve your professional goals at Capco.

Inclusion at Capco

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Talent Acquisition

At Capco, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support and enhance several parts of talent acquisition. This includes using AI-enabled features within LinkedIn to help source potential candidates, speeding up routine recruitment communications such as emails and creating compelling and brand-aligned job postings that accurately reflect role requirements, and AI-scheduling applications to improve the efficiency of interview coordination.

AI is used as a support tool only. All hiring decisions are made by talent acquisition and hiring teams.

Why This Role Is Open

We are currently hiring for this role due to an existing or newly created vacancy within our organization. This position is open as part of our ongoing business needs, and we are actively reviewing applications to fill this role with a qualified candidate who can make an immediate impact.