Are you interested in harnessing technology and AI to transform healthcare?
At XiFin, we believe a healthier, more efficient healthcare system starts with strong financial and operational foundations. Our innovative technologies help diagnostic providers, laboratories, and healthcare systems manage complexity, drive better outcomes, and stay focused on what matters most: patient care.
We're on a mission to simplify the business side of healthcare and we know that mission takes people from all backgrounds and experiences. Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of expertise, we welcome your perspective, your curiosity, and your passion. We value individuals who ask questions, challenge the status quo, and want to grow while making a real difference.
About the Role
The Principal Linux Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and operational excellence of XiFin's Linux-based infrastructure supporting mission-critical healthcare SaaS platforms. This role provides deep technical expertise in Linux systems engineering while helping drive reliability, scalability, security, and automation across both on-premise datacenter environments and cloud-based infrastructure.
As a senior technical leader, the Principal Linux Engineer partners closely with Development, DevOps, and IT teams to build resilient and high-performing infrastructure platforms. This role requires strong expertise in enterprise Linux systems, automation, cloud platforms, and container orchestration technologies. You will play a key role in designing infrastructure solutions, resolving complex technical challenges, and mentoring engineering team members.
The ideal candidate is passionate about automation, infrastructure scalability, and security by design, with experience supporting large-scale distributed systems in both physical datacenters and cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure and AWS.
This position will be located at our offices in San Diego, CA.
How you will make an impact:
In this role, you'll:
System Design & Infrastructure Engineering
Design, install, configure, and maintain Linux-based servers, services, and enterprise infrastructure supporting XiFin's SaaS platforms.
Develop resilient and high-performance solutions using automation and orchestration technologies such as Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Ensure infrastructure environments meet requirements for high availability, scalability, performance, and security across both on-premise and cloud platforms.
Implement and maintain infrastructure solutions aligned with security frameworks including NIST, HITRUST, and CIS Benchmarks.
Operational Excellence
Develop and maintain system architecture documentation, policies, standard operating procedures, and infrastructure best practices.
Focus on building repeatable and automated infrastructure processes to improve operational efficiency and reliability.
Administer and support enterprise infrastructure including Linux and Windows servers, VMware environments, Azure services, and container platforms.
Manage system backups, disaster recovery processes, and infrastructure resilience planning.
Troubleshooting & Incident Response
Provide advanced troubleshooting and incident response for complex infrastructure and system issues.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions to prevent recurring technical issues.
Work closely with engineering teams and internal stakeholders to mitigate operational impact and restore services quickly.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code
Implement infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Git, GitHub, and GitHub Actions.
Automate provisioning, configuration, and management of infrastructure to improve deployment speed and operational consistency.
Collaboration & Technical Leadership
Partner with cross-functional teams including Engineering, DevOps, IT, and Security to align infrastructure solutions with business and product requirements.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to other Linux engineers and infrastructure team members.
Contribute to infrastructure architecture discussions and technology decisions.
Continuous Improvement
Monitor infrastructure health and proactively implement improvements to increase system reliability and performance.
Analyze system metrics, logs, and performance indicators to identify optimization opportunities.
Implement monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure proactive issue detection and response.
What you will bring to the team: We're looking for someone with a growth mindset and a passion for learning. You might be a great fit if you:
A systems-thinking mindset, focused on building scalable and reliable infrastructure solutions.
A collaborative approach, partnering effectively with engineering, DevOps, and security teams.
A strong sense of ownership and accountability for infrastructure reliability and operational excellence.
A passion for automation and continuous improvement, driving efficiency through infrastructure modernization.
A commitment to mentoring engineers and sharing technical knowledge across the organization.
Skills and experience you have:
You don't need to check every box. We will consider a combination of education and experience, including:
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in Linux systems engineering supporting large-scale enterprise infrastructure.
Expert knowledge of Linux operating systems, particularly Oracle Enterprise Linux and RedHat Linux.
Experience managing large-scale distributed systems across on-premise datacenters and cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS.
Hands-on experience with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
Experience implementing containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Experience working with Linux-based web servers and databases including Apache, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
Experience with Linux security, networking, and firewall configuration.
Strong troubleshooting and system diagnostics skills in complex production environments.
Ability to participate in 24x7 on-call rotation to support critical production systems.
Ability to travel 10-15% to remote company locations or datacenters as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting enterprise SaaS environments and healthcare technology platforms.
Experience working with Oracle databases including Oracle 19c and higher.
Experience managing virtualization platforms such as VMware.
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools including Splunk, Nagios, Zabbix, Grafana, or AppDynamics.
Experience supporting enterprise storage, networking, and security platforms.
Technical Skills
Operating Systems
Oracle Enterprise Linux
RedHat Linux
Infrastructure & Virtualization
VMware
Dell server platforms
Enterprise storage systems
Automation & DevOps
Ansible
Terraform
Git / GitHub
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Container & Cloud Platforms
Docker
Kubernetes
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Microsoft Azure
AWS
Monitoring & Observability
Splunk
AppDynamics
Nagios
Grafana
Database Technologies
Oracle 19c+
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Microsoft SQL Server
Networking & Security
Palo Alto
Cisco
F5
Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Vulnerability management tools
Why XiFin?
We're more than just a healthcare technology company-we're a team that cares about people.
Here's a glimpse at what we offer:
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and telehealth
401(k) with company match and personalized financial coaching to support your financial future
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
Wellness incentives that reward your preventative healthcare activities
Tuition assistance to support your education and growth
Flexible time off and company-paid holidays
Social and fun events to build community at our locations!
Pay Transparency
At XiFin, we believe in pay transparency and fairness. The expected annual salary range for this role is: $131,000- $190,000.
Depending on your qualifications, you may be considered for either a Staff or Principal. Final compensation will be determined during the selection process and may vary based on experience, skills, and geographic location.
Accessibility & Accommodations
We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 858-436-2900.
Equal Opportunity Employer
XiFin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse voices and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
Ready to apply?
We'd love to hear from you-even if you're not sure you meet every qualification. If you''re excited about the role and believe you can contribute to our team, please apply. Let''s build something meaningful together.