Location : Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Languages Required : German (C1), English (B2)
Work Mode : Hybrid (2–3 days onsite / remainder remote)
Employment Type : Permanent, Full-time
This Isn’t Just a Job. This Is Linux. Unleashed.
We’re hiring on behalf of a mid-sized tech powerhouse headquartered in Frankfurt. They’re not looking for another cog in the machine, they’re searching for a Linux System Engineer who lives for the command line, thrives on automation, and refuses to settle for outdated structures.
If you’re tired of rigid hierarchies, soul-sucking meetings, and slow-moving corporate dinosaurs, keep reading.
What You’ll Own
- Operate and maintain high-availability Linux server environments
- Configure and administer MySQL clusters and replication setups
- Deploy and fine-tune open-source stacks (Apache, Nginx, Tomcat, Varnish, etc.)
- Build automation into everything with Puppet and Ansible
- Work hands-on with KVM and other virtualisation platforms
- Drive infrastructure discussions and performance tuning
- Script, automate, evolve, Shell, PHP, Python, Java are all welcome
- Collaborate across teams : Hosting, Networking, Data Centre Ops
What You Bring
Command-line mastery across CentOS, Debian, RHELDeep Linux system administration skillsAdvanced MySQL config, clustering and replication experienceFamiliarity with mail and web services (Postfix, Dovecot, Varnish, Apache)Hands-on automation mindset : Puppet, Ansible, repeatDNS, systems infra, performance, second natureBonus Points If You Have
Virtualisation chops (KVM, oVirt, RHEV)Container fluency (Docker, modern hosting architectures)Basic programming knowledge (Shell, PHP, Python, Java)A relevant technical or scientific degreeWho You Are
A self-starter and natural team playerHungry to learn, eager to contributeComfortable in startup-style environmentsNot shackled by “how it’s always been done”Passionate about IT, curious, and collaborativeWhy Apply?
€2,000+ annual learning budgetJobRad bike leasing & Deutschlandticket paid30 vacation days + 13th salaryModern stack, top-tier equipment, and a flexible, trust-based setupFit7 / 11 corporate fitness membershipFrequent tech talks, breakfast sessions, team eventsFlat hierarchies with leadership that codes, not just delegatesRed Flags? This Isn’t for You If :
You only work with WindowsYou want 100% remote, this role is hybridYou’re uncomfortable with MySQL or automationYou’re allergic to agile, hands-on environmentsReady to Step Into the Arena?
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