remote-first Full-time

Adfinis AG is hiring a Linux System Engineer (Automation, 80-100%, Remote-First)

About the Role

Adfinis AG is hiring a Linux System Engineer focused on automation to support critical Linux-based infrastructures for customers across all industries. This remote-first role offers the flexibility to work 80-100%. You'll join a company that drives digitalization with open-source technology and a down-to-earth culture between a small tech shop and a large corporation.

What You'll Do

  • Discover customer needs and provide proactive solutions.
  • Build, enhance, and maintain robust IT systems.
  • Handle on-site appointments to solve technical challenges.
  • Improve services and introduce new ideas that add real value.
  • Create clear, high-quality documentation.

What We're Looking For

  • A passion for automation and experience implementing it with Ansible or Terraform.
  • A knack for troubleshooting and building resilient systems.
  • Knowledge of Red Hat and/or SUSE products.
  • Very good German language skills (minimum C1) and good English skills (minimum B2).

Nice to Have

  • Certification in Red Hat or SUSE products.
  • Experience with git and git workflows.
  • Experience with web servers like Apache or Nginx.
  • Experience with databases such as MariaDB or PostgreSQL.
  • Experience with user authentication (LDAP, OIDC).
  • Experience with scripting languages like Bash or Python.
  • Experience with virtualization (Proxmox, KVM).
  • Experience with storage (NFS, iSCSI).

Technical Stack

  • Ansible, Terraform, Red Hat, SUSE, git
  • Apache, Nginx, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, LDAP, OIDC
  • Bash, Python, Proxmox, KVM, NFS, iSCSI

Team & Environment

You'll join a 24-person crew (Classic IT team), reporting to People Leads Damian and Rafaela. Roles are flexible; you can shape your position with your People Lead to emphasize your strengths.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Genuine commitment to Open Source: transparency, accessibility, collaboration, and community support.
  • Full-time or part-time, on-site or remote-first flexibility.
  • Support for extended time off (e.g., for travel).
  • Freedom to choose your own tools and distributions (no Microsoft products).
  • A company positioned between a small tech shop and a large corporation: down-to-earth, with clean processes and quick decisions.
  • Growth mindset support: skill development, new certifications, and conference attendance.

Work Mode

This is a remote-first position. You must be located in Switzerland.

Adfinis AG is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
AnsibleTerraformRed HatSUSEgitApacheNginxMariaDBPostgreSQLLDAPLinuxAutomationSystem EngineeringCloudScripting
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Adfinis AG

Open Source professionals offering a wide range of services and solutions from a single source. Part of the international Adfinis Group with Swiss parent and teams in Germany, Australia, the Netherlands, and Egypt.

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Category infrastructure
Posted 8 months ago