TL;DR

DevOps Engineer (Databases): Managing and optimizing Linux servers and distributed database systems for a multi-tenant AI-driven platform with an accent on high availability, reliability, and performance. Focus on automating operational workflows, troubleshooting complex issues in distributed environments, and implementing continuous monitoring and performance optimization.

Location: Hybrid in Mannheim, Germany (3 days/week on-site)

Company

%hirify_global% is an AI-driven product company based in Mannheim, Germany, offering enterprise-grade SaaS solutions for sustainable growth, collaboration, automation, and compliance worldwide.

What you will do

Manage and optimize Linux servers and distributed database systems (ScyllaDB, Cassandra, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch).
Implement proactive monitoring, performance optimization, and troubleshooting for distributed systems.
Increase efficiency through Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools like Ansible.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evolve infrastructure and database systems.
Provide expert guidance to colleagues and customers on database best practices and scalable architecture patterns.

Requirements

Extensive experience managing Linux (Ubuntu) systems and operating SQL/NoSQL databases in distributed environments.
Experience with ScyllaDB, Cassandra, and/or Elasticsearch/OpenSearch is highly desirable.
Hands-on experience with monitoring and performance tooling such as Grafana, Prometheus, and Bash scripting.
Understanding of replication, sharding, consistency levels, failover strategies, and capacity planning for distributed data platforms.
Solid understanding of networking and security principles (firewalls, load balancing, TLS, performance tuning).
Familiarity with the DevOps lifecycle and IaC tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

Culture & Benefits

A purpose-driven mission with and for global industry pioneers in tackling complex challenges.
Room for creativity through collaborative teamwork and an open communication culture.
Flexibility and team bonding with hybrid work options and fun team events.
Opportunities for personal and professional growth journeys.
Sustainable mobility options, promoting eco-friendly commuting solutions.
Inspiring workspaces in Mannheim and beyond.