Our client, IONOS is looking for an IT ENgineer to join their team.
About the team:
Our OPS team is distributed across three main locations – Munich, Regensburg, and Bucharest – and collaborates closely with other teams across the IONOS Group. We manage a diverse and modern tech stack, including Kubernetes, Proxmox, Ansible, and databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. We value collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement.
About the role:
We are looking for an experienced IT Operations Engineer to help us operate and improve our distributed systems and automation pipelines. You will manage high-availability infrastructure, implement new solutions, and collaborate with colleagues in Munich, Regensburg, and Bucharest. This position offers the opportunity to develop deeper expertise in Linux, automation, and high-availability environments.
Main responsibilities:
- Administration of our Debian Linux server systems, operation of highly available, distributed systems;
- Customizing of complex HA solutions, storage systems and virtualization technologies;
- Administration of Kubernetes;
- Monitoring of server and services;
- Automate system administration tasks and deployments using Ansible, GitLab pipelines, and Kubernetes;
- Support of services for key customers and participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
- Administration databases, mostly MySQL;
- Collaborate with teams in Munich, Regensburg, and Bucharest to maintain service quality and reliability.
Requirements:
- 2–4 years of experience with Linux systems (Debian preferred);
- Experience managing on-premises data center infrastructure;
- Proficiency in configuring and maintaining web servers (nginx, Apache);
- Hands-on experience with MySQL administration and HA setups;
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines;
- Experience with scripting (Bash, Python, or similar);
- Proficiency in English (B2 level or higher; B1 acceptable). German is an advantage;
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with attention to reliability and scalability.
Nice to have:
- Experience configuring and maintaining firewall and VPN solutions (OpenVPN, pfSense);
- Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Nagios;
- Experience implementing backup solutions;
- Networking knowledge (routing, VLANs, BGP).
Tech stack:
Our tech stack is diverse and modern — during your work with us, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow with technologies such as Debian Linux, SmartOS, Kubernetes, Proxmox, KVM, VMware, Ansible, GitLab CI/CD, MySQL, Percona Cluster, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka, HAProxy, ProxySQL, Pacemaker, Heartbeat, Keepalived, PowerDNS, Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, OpenVPN, pfSense, and networking components like routing, VLANs, and BGP.
What we offer:
- Access to local/international trainings, development and growth opportunities, including access to e-learning platforms, covering both technical and soft skills areas;
- Modern technologies, product responsibility;
- Flexible work schedule;
- Hybrid or full-remote work option;
- Medical services package from one of two private providers;
- 25 vacation days per year;
- Substitute days off for public holidays that occur on the weekend;
- Meal tickets;
- Internal referral program;
- Team events, networking events organized to promote a passionate, creative and diverse culture;
- Summerfest and Winterfest parties;
- Of course, coffee, soft drinks and fresh fruits are on us in the office.
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