Senior Software Engineer Infrastructure (m/f/d)

JR Germany; Gelsenkirchen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative firm is seeking an experienced software engineer to lead infrastructure efforts within a dynamic team. This role focuses on building and optimizing IT infrastructure while ensuring reliable operations and performance. You will work with cutting-edge technologies like Nix, Rust, and Terraform, contributing to a culture of open communication and teamwork. The position offers flexibility, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to influence the technological vision of the organization. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to security and innovation, and take your career to the next level.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Qualifikationen

• Expertise in architecting and operating on-premises deployments.
• Extensive experience with the NixOS ecosystem and Infrastructure as Code.

Aufgaben

• Maintain, extend, and improve our infrastructure.
• Ensure solid observability across all services.
• Design, build, and own Nix build infrastructure.

Kenntnisse

Problem-solving

Communication

NixOS

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Rust

Python

Go

Open source contribution

Tools

Nix

Terraform

GitLab

OpenTelemetry

OpenStack

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Client:

Secunet Security Networks AG

Location:

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

We're looking for an experienced software engineer to lead the infrastructure efforts of secunet's Software Factory.

Any secunet Location
Involves occasional travel

The Software Factory is secunet's innovation program, designed to provide the technical means to develop entirely new product classes. It consists of a team of highly motivated software engineers focused on cutting-edge, security-focused shared components, and a DevSecOps platform that supports the entire lifecycle of our products. This is a dynamic and evolving team, offering exciting challenges and opportunities for growth.

This position combines both software and systems engineering to build and run IT infrastructure. You will monitor the capacity and performance of our systems, ensuring reliable operation and appropriate uptime. We value fast and incremental improvements. Your efforts will focus on building infrastructure, optimizing systems, and automating processes to eliminate work.

Technologies we use

• Nix is the glue that keeps all our software together
• NixOS is our OS of choice
• Rust is the lingua franca of our development efforts
• Terraform
• OpenTelemetry
• GitLab
• OpenStack

Responsibilities

• Maintain, extend, and improve our infrastructure
• Ensure solid observability across all services (visualization, alerting, log aggregation)
• Design, build, and own Nix build infrastructure
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners
• Liaise with secunet's internal IT to align strategies
• Document work for users and developers
• Ensure the security of our services using modern technologies

Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Expertise in architecting and operating on-premises deployments
• Extensive experience with the NixOS ecosystem
• Know-how in Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
• Proven skills in contributing to open source
• Programming experience in Rust, Python, Go, or similar languages
• Ability to work autonomously and coordinate with teams
• Familiarity with German language is an advantage but not required

Company Culture and Benefits

• Open communication, innovation, and teamwork in a flat hierarchy
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Opportunities for professional development, coaching, mentoring, and leadership pathways
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and influence secunet's technological vision
• Competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits including health and wellness programs