Application Operations Engineer (f/m/d) Linux & Automation (part-/ full-time)

European Commodity Clearing AG; Leipzig; Hybrid; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Childcare

Meal allowance

Job ticket

Sports & leisure events

Hybrid work concept

Training opportunities

International team within EEX Group &

Zusammenfassung

European Commodity Clearing AG in Leipzig seeks an experienced Application Operations Engineer to manage Linux-based applications within the EEX Group. You will operate and support mission-critical software on Linux (Red Hat / Debian) and contribute to release planning and testing.

Automation and standardization are key; you will design and implement automated operational procedures with Ansible and related tools to improve efficiency and stability.

Qualifikationen

• Experience operating and supporting business-critical Linux applications.
• Strong automation using Ansible and related platforms.
• Proficient with ITIL practices and DevOps principles.
• Experience in regulated environments such as banking, finance, or energy is a plus.
• Fluent in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Operate and support business-critical Linux applications.
• Define functional release requirements and perform release testing.
• Design and implement automated deployment, configuration, and maintenance processes using Ansible.
• Participate in on-call rotation and shift-based operations to ensure high availability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of automation and operational procedures.

Kenntnisse

Linux

Ansible

Automation

DevOps tools

ITIL

On-call

Database knowledge

English

German

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

Artifactory

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Jobbeschreibung

We’re flexible! We’re happy to receive applications in English or German.

You will manage applications within the European energy market to guarantee the EEX Group service quality and resilience towards internal and external customers. Your work will directly influence the European power market, a growing and highly regulated market that is continuously evolving and driving innovation. Automation, quality, and high availability are of extreme importance to us. We are looking for an experienced Application Operations Engineer (f/m/d) to operate and support business-critical applications running on Linux platforms based on Red Hat and Debian operating systems. You will be responsible for the reliable operation of these applications, the definition of functional release requirements, and release testing. Within a diverse team, you will contribute to stable operations, share your knowledge, and support your colleagues in a structured on-call rotation and shift-based operating model. A strong focus of this role is the automation and standardization of operational processes. You will design, implement, and continuously improve automated operational procedures using Ansible and related automation platforms to increase efficiency, stability, and service quality across our Linux environments. The continuous improvement of applications and processes is part of your daily work, as well as increasing operational effectiveness through automation, technical expertise, and a proactive mindset.

By doing so, you get a lot back from your team for your outstanding performance. Because we appreciate exchanging ideas, being there for each other, and making each other better. We call this: Exchange Mindset!

• Good knowledge of Linux operating systems, especially Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Debian
• Good knowledge of DevOps tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, and Artifactory
• Strong hands‑on experience with Ansible and automation platforms
• Experience in automating operational processes and system administration tasks across Linux environments
• Ability to design, implement, and maintain automated deployment, configuration, and maintenance processes
• Experience operating and supporting business‑critical applications
• Know‑how and hands‑on experience with ITIL as well as knowledge of DevOps principles
• Database management know‑how in at least one technology (Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL)
• Willingness to participate in a shift‑based operating model and on‑call rotation
• Ideally, expertise in a regulated banking, financial services, or energy market environment
• Mindset of an influencer who wants to collaborate and continuously improve the status quo
• Very good language skills in English and German

Please note that an additional background and qualification check will be carried out for this position in compliance with data protection regulations. We will ask for your written consent separately before initiating the check.

• Attractive salary package with many advantages such as childcare, meal allowance, job ticket, sports and leisure events
• Flexible hybrid work concept and flexible working hours
• Personal development through extensive training opportunities
• A place in a dynamic and international team within EEX Group and Deutsche Börse Group
• A long-term perspective in the constantly growing and evolving energy industry