Linux Engineer

TL;DR

Linux Engineer: Operating and evolving established Linux infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud, to ensure the reliable operation of services and applications. Focus on automating recurring tasks, improving documentation, and providing stable platforms for development teams and business units.

Location: Hybrid in Leipzig (DE)

Company

hirify.global connects the economy for sustainable business through its e-procurement platform and marketplace.

What you will do

• Operate and evolve the established Linux infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud.
• Automate recurring tasks and deployments to ensure scalable processes.
• Monitor applications and systems using modern observability tools to identify and implement optimizations.
• Collaborate with development teams and business units to provide stable, secure, and performant platforms.
• Leverage modern tools to accelerate workflows, improve documentation, and enhance troubleshooting efficiency.

Requirements

• Experience operating Linux servers in production environments and a foundational understanding of cloud environments (e.g., AWS).
• Depth in at least one infrastructure area, such as web servers, mail servers, databases, or storage.
• Proficiency in automation using Ansible, including creating playbooks and reusable roles.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and delivery tools such as GitLab or Nexus.
• Familiarity with contemporary tools for designing configurations, preparing scripts, accelerating analysis, and improving documentation.
• Ability to work in a structured way, take ownership of topics, and communicate confidently in an international environment where English is the primary language.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working options.
• Continuous learning opportunities and access to the Academy training.
• Workations for up to 2 months to work abroad.
• Support for health and pension, including a bike or public transport ticket.
• A fair corporate culture with helpful colleagues and experienced management.
• 30+ holidays to ensure a good work-life balance.