Are you passionate about Linux systems, automation, and scalable infrastructure? As a System Engineer, you’ll help shape the backbone of one of Europe’s largest email platforms—serving over 42 million users across WEB.DE, GMX, and mail.com. Join a team that’s building a European alternative to email and cloud services, committed to privacy, digital sovereignty, and operating under European law.
Do you enjoy working with Linux and modern automation tools? Are you excited by the idea of building reliable infrastructure that powers millions of users? Want to contribute to a high-performance environment with a real impact?
* You build and manage Linux servers (primarily Debian) on bare-metal and virtualized platforms.
* You operate core infrastructure services such as DNS, DHCP, PXE boot, and proxy systems.
* You automate infrastructure tasks using tools like Ansible and Puppet.
* You develop and maintain scripts in Python, Bash, or similar languages.
* You enhance monitoring and logging systems using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK.
Do you have a degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent practical experience? Are you confident in Linux system administration and passionate about automation and clean infrastructure? Do you thrive in collaborative, agile environments? We believe the following skills and experiences will help you to be successful in this role:
* Solid experience in Linux system administration and infrastructure operations.
* Proficiency in automation and configuration management tools (Ansible and Puppet).
* Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages.
* Familiarity with core infrastructure services such as DNS, DHCP, PXE, and proxies.
* A proactive, team-oriented mindset and a passion for building reliable, scalable systems.
* Our corporate culture: No dress code, flat hierarchies, open and transparent communication.
* Individual development opportunities: diverse training courses, e-learning and internal communities, language courses, mentoring.
* Events: Slack Days, open source projects, meet-ups.
* Relocation service: support with the relocation to Germany.
* Benefits and additional services: company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, discounts on own products, job ticket, bike leasing, corporate benefits portal.
* Attractive working conditions: 30 days holiday, hybrid working, full-time and part-time arrangements, free choice between Linux, Mac, or Windows.
* Social: team events, summer and winter parties, family and care service, sports and fitness programmes, subsidised canteen, free fruit and drinks, health courses.
* Topics that are also important to us: Sustainability, diversity, and our values and leadership principles - find out more on our website mail-and-media.com.