Operation, administration and continuous improvement of Linux and application systems
Installation, configuration and maintenance of applications and services (web, databases, etc.)
Building and maintaining container environments (e.g., with Docker and Kubernetes)
Automating recurring tasks using configuration management tools
Analysis, troubleshooting and performance tuning of system and platform components
Supporting the implementation and transition of new services into productive operations

Completed IT training or a degree in computer science, or equivalent practical experience
Strong knowledge of Linux administration (e.g., Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS or BSD)
Initial experience with container technologies (Kubernetes, Docker or similar)
Ideally experience with configuration management and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform or similar)
Enjoy working with open-source technologies, monitoring and complex system landscapes
German and English skills at a minimum B2 level

Choose your preferred working model: flexible hours, mobile working, or 100% remote
Ergonomic work equipment
Workation: option, by arrangement, to work from an EU country for a defined period
Attractive compensation model
Intensive onboarding phase with personal mentoring
If overtime is incurred, it will be compensated
Possibility of paid on-call duty
Work in small teams with a maximum of 8 people
Individual client projects & few standard products
Latest technologies as well as proven solutions
Training and development opportunities (external & internal)
Heavily subsidized Urban Sports Club membership, company pension plan (BAV) & capital-forming benefits (VWL)
Discounted Deutschlandticket (Germany public transport pass)
Team and company events
Colleagues and managers with a passion for IT
An office in the heart of Cologne and much more

Linux System Engineer

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