DevOps Engineer (Hosting)

TL;DR

DevOps Engineer (Infrastructure/Hosting): Maintaining and scaling highly reliable systems for a global hosting platform with an accent on Linux systems, distributed storage, and container orchestration. Focus on automating infrastructure deployment, improving storage systems, and ensuring 24/7/365 operational reliability.

Location: Hybrid (Leiden, Netherlands)

Company

hirify.global is a global provider of hosting and digital services, operating multiple brands to support business growth and online presence.

What you will do

• Deploy and maintain highly reliable, scalable systems and applications within the Infrastructure & Engineering team.
• Provide support and mentoring to operational and development teams regarding Linux systems and configuration management.
• Design, deploy, and maintain Storage systems (OpenZFS, CEPH) for DTAP environments.
• Define and implement internal technical standards and processes to improve system reliability.
• Manage tools throughout their entire lifecycle, including comprehensive documentation and version control.
• Collaborate with various departments to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Requirements

• Expertise in provisioning techniques, specifically using Puppet and Ansible.
• Deep experience with Linux servers (Ubuntu, FreeBSD) and distributed storage systems like OpenZFS and CEPH.
• Proficiency in virtualization and orchestration using QEMU, Libvirt, Kubernetes, and Rancher.
• Experience with database technologies (MySQL, PostgreSQL, ETCD, InfluxDB) and IP networking infrastructure.
• Strong scripting skills for automation using Bash or Python.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with physical and software-defined networking techniques.
• Active contribution to open-source projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment with a core value of "Come as you are," prioritizing respect and collaboration.
• Strong commitment to environmental sustainability and ESG goals.
• Opportunity to work with a high-scale global infrastructure and cutting-edge open-source technologies.
• Culture of continuous improvement and technical mentorship.