System Engineer Linux (m/w/d)

Ersilia; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A mid-sized tech powerhouse in Frankfurt is looking for a Linux System Engineer. This role involves maintaining high-availability Linux environments and automating processes. Candidates should possess deep Linux administration skills and experience with MySQL. The company offers a hybrid working model with generous benefits including a learning budget and corporate fitness membership.

Leistungen

€2,000+ annual learning budget

JobRad bike leasing & Deutschlandticket paid

30 vacation days + 13th salary

Fit7/11 corporate fitness membership

Frequent tech talks and team events

Qualifikationen

• Command-line mastery required.
• Experience in high-availability Linux server environments is needed.
• Familiarity with MySQL and open-source stacks like Apache and Nginx is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Operate and maintain high-availability Linux server environments.
• Configure and administer MySQL clusters and replication setups.
• Deploy and fine-tune open-source stacks.

Kenntnisse

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

Hands-on automation mindset

DNS, systems infra, performance knowledge

Ausbildung

Relevant technical or scientific degree

Tools

Puppet

Ansible

Docker

KVM

Jobbeschreibung

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searching for aLinux System Engineerwho lives for the command line, thrives on automation, and refuses to settle for outdated structures.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 withPuppetandAnsible
• Work hands-on withKVMand 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 knowyou.