Linux engineer
Journey of a Linux engineer (freelancer for 3 years)
My journey as a Linux engineer with Kaiporting
Hello, my name is Claude and I have been a Linux engineer for 6 years.
After 3 years on a permanent contract working on systems administration, operational maintenance and Linux infrastructure automation, I chose to go independent to gain freedom and work on more technical projects.
So I spent 3 years freelancing, a rewarding experience but not always easy to manage.
The challenges of freelancing before Kaiporting
My first years freelancing taught me a lot, but I quickly faced difficulties:
- Very time-consuming administrative and accounting management
- Irregular payments, especially with some large accounts
- Limited social protection, which worried me
- No financial stability, especially between assignments
- A heavy mental load: Linux assignments + prospecting + admin
I wanted to keep my freedom but also regain a more secure framework.
That’s what pushed me to look for a more stable solution.
Why I chose to switch to umbrella employment with Kaiporting
Talking with a DevOps colleague who was already an umbrella employee, I discovered Kaiporting.
Their IT-specialised approach immediately reassured me.
What I appreciated:
- Real expertise in technical professions
- Total financial transparency
- A responsive team to answer all my questions
- The ability to stay independent while securing my income
Since switching to umbrella employment, here’s what has changed:
- A stable salary every month, even if the client pays late
- 100% delegated administration
- Optimised net income
- Full social cover (health, provident cover, pension)
- More time to focus on my Linux assignments: automation, Ansible, security, virtualisation, containers, etc.
In summary
With Kaiporting, I kept the freedom of freelancing while regaining the security of employment.
Today I enjoy a stable, clear framework, secure income, full social protection and total freedom in choosing my assignments.
For any Linux engineer who wants to structure their independent business without losing freedom, umbrella employment is an excellent option.
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