Senior IT Systems Engineer, Linux

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Management and administration of Linux-based customer systems, encompassing the services and applications operating on them.

• Adherence to ITIL/ITSM processes within the defined SLAs.

• Engagement in a rotating on-call schedule and team shift duties.

• Advancement of Ansible-based automation for deployments, patching, and provisioning tasks.

• Utilization of the internal AI infrastructure to facilitate automation in IT operations (AIOps).

• Detection and removal of repetitive manual activities.

• Autonomous planning and execution of changes within the ITIL framework.

• Communication with customers regarding maintenance tasks and incidents.

• Coordination with internal teams such as Service Desk, Product Delivery, and Change Management, in addition to external service providers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Successfully completed vocational training as an IT Specialist for Systems Integration or Application Development, or an equivalent qualification.

• Multiple years of hands-on experience with Linux operating systems and their associated services.

• Extensive experience working with operating-system-level and middleware components, including Apache, Tomcat, JBoss, nginx, Exim, Postfix, MySQL/MariaDB/Galera, and PostgreSQL.

• Several years of experience with one or more Linux distributions such as Debian, RHEL, SLES, or Ubuntu.

• Familiarity with container concepts and technologies.

• Proficiency in scripting languages, including Perl, Python, and Bash.

• Solid understanding of ITIL processes, particularly Incident, Change, and Problem Management.

• An interest in leveraging AI and AI agents in IT operations; prior experience in this area is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Permanent employment contract.

• Flexible working hours.

• Time-off compensation credited to your working-time account.

• Work from various locations or entirely remotely.

• High-quality equipment: laptop and company mobile phone, available for personal use as well.

• Personalized support and professional development through in-house training and external courses.

• Childcare cost allowance.

• Corporate benefits.

• Company events, including reimbursement of travel expenses.

• A collaborative and appreciative working environment.

• Generous subsidy for the Deutschlandticket.

• Health management programs, such as free on-site massages.

• JobRad bicycle leasing.

• Company pension plan with employer contribution.

• Welcome Day.

• Structured onboarding process.

• Beverages and fresh fruit available at company locations.