System Engineer

Elity Global; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous compensation

Global exposure

Collaborative elite peer environment

Career acceleration opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Amsterdam is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Engineer to manage the entire server lifecycle, optimize performance, and drive automation initiatives. The ideal candidate is a Linux/Unix expert with strong coding skills in Python, eager to tackle challenges and collaborate globally. Compensation ranges from €150,000-€300,000, providing opportunities for significant career growth.

Qualifications

• Expert in large-scale, high-performance systems.
• Keen understanding of systems from kernel internals to hardware.
• Experience in driving intelligent automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire server lifecycle, from build to deployment.
• Monitor and optimize system performance and capacity.
• Act as the bridge between hardware and software engineering.

Skills

Linux/Unix expertise

Python coding

Infrastructure-as-Code

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Ansible

Automation tools

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the entire server lifecycle, from build to deployment.
• Monitor and optimize system performance and capacity.
• Analyze and resolve technical incidents under time-sensitive conditions.
• Drive intelligent automation initiatives to scale infrastructure.
• Act as the bridge between hardware and software engineering.
• Research, test, and implement emerging technologies that give systems the edge.

Your Profile

• A Linux/Unix expert who thrives in large-scale, high-performance environments.
• Curious about how systems really work - from kernel internals to hardware interactions.
• A coder at heart: Python is your toolkit, automation is your mindset.
• Experienced with Infrastructure-as-Code (bonus points for Ansible).
• Sharp under pressure, with strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge ideas.
• Hungry to learn, grow, and take on challenges outside your comfort zone.

What You’ll Get

• Impact from day one: your work will shape real-world outcomes in high-stakes markets.
• Generous Compensation: Total compensation ranging from 150,000-300,000 Euro
• Elite peers: collaborate with engineers who are the best in their field.
• Global exposure: work alongside colleagues from all around the world.
• A career accelerator: experience that will set you apart for the rest of your professional life.

Are you ready for a new challenge? Apply today or send your application to [e-mail]

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering, Strategy/Planning, and Finance
• Industries: Capital Markets, Financial Services, and Investment Management

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