System engineer linux (m/w/d)

Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Languages Required: German (C1), English (B2)

Work Mode: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite / remainder remote)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

This Isn’t Just a Job. This Is Linux. Unleashed.

We’re hiring on behalf of a mid-sized tech powerhouse headquartered in Frankfurt. They’re not looking for another cog in the machine, they’re searching for a Linux System Engineer who lives for the command line, thrives on automation, and refuses to settle for outdated structures.

If you’re tired of rigid hierarchies, soul-sucking meetings, and slow-moving corporate dinosaurs, keep reading.

What You’ll Own

• Operate and maintain high-availability Linux server environments
• Configure and administer MySQL clusters and replication setups
• Deploy and fine-tune open-source stacks (Apache, Nginx, Tomcat, Varnish, etc.)
• Build automation into everything with Puppet and Ansible
• Work hands-on with KVM and other virtualisation platforms
• Drive infrastructure discussions and performance tuning
• Script, automate, evolve, Shell, PHP, Python, Java are all welcome
• Collaborate across teams: Hosting, Networking, Data Centre Ops

What You Bring

• Command-line mastery across CentOS, Debian, RHEL
• Deep Linux system administration skills
• Advanced MySQL config, clustering and replication experience
• Familiarity with mail and web services (Postfix, Dovecot, Varnish, Apache)
• Hands-on automation mindset: Puppet, Ansible, repeat
• DNS, systems infra, performance, second nature

Bonus Points If You Have

• Virtualisation chops (KVM, oVirt, RHEV)
• Container fluency (Docker, modern hosting architectures)
• Basic programming knowledge (Shell, PHP, Python, Java)
• A relevant technical or scientific degree

Who You Are

• A self-starter and natural team player
• Hungry to learn, eager to contribute
• Comfortable in startup-style environments
• Not shackled by “how it’s always been done”
• Passionate about IT, curious, and collaborative

Why Apply?

• €2,000+ annual learning budget
• JobRad bike leasing & Deutschlandticket paid
• 30 vacation days + 13th salary
• Modern stack, top-tier equipment, and a flexible, trust-based setup
• Fit7/11 corporate fitness membership
• Frequent tech talks, breakfast sessions, team events
• Flat hierarchies with leadership that codes, not just delegates

Red Flags? This Isn’t for You If:

• You only work with Windows
• You want 100% remote, this role is hybrid
• You’re uncomfortable with MySQL or automation
• You’re allergic to agile, hands-on environments

Ready to Step Into the Arena?

Don’t send us a templated cover letter. We want to know you.