Remote (Global) Full-time

FlashSites GmbH is hiring a Systems Engineer Webserver (CDN)

About the Role

FlashSites GmbH is looking for a Systems Engineer Webserver (CDN) to join our small, fast-moving startup. You will develop and optimize our unique PageSpeed solution for the B2B market, working on a server-side, network-edge platform using a reverse proxy via DNS to drastically improve website load times.

What You'll Do

  • Manage and optimize multi-region deployments, integrating Load Balancers with webservers like NGINX and Linux OS.
  • Work on complex OpenResty/NGINX configurations and program custom Lua modules.
  • Work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Communicate effectively within a remote team.

What We're Looking For

  • Fluent German language skills, both spoken and written.
  • At least 7 years of experience in webserver environments and CDN infrastructure.
  • Years of hands-on experience with OpenResty/NGINX webserver and optimizing its performance.
  • Years of experience managing Multi-Region Deployments involving Load Balancers, NGINX, and Linux.
  • Proven experience with complex OpenResty/NGINX configurations and programming custom Lua modules.
  • A solid understanding of networks.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
  • Passionate about IT, creative, knowledge-hungry, and curious.
  • Highly motivated, well-organized, and an effective communicator in a remote team.

Nice to Have

  • Understanding of DNS.
  • Basic understanding of implementing DoS & DDoS protection in webserver environments.

Technical Stack

  • OpenResty
  • NGINX
  • Lua
  • Linux
  • DNS

Team & Environment

You will join a modern startup with a small team of 1-10 employees. We value fast decision-making without bureaucracy and foster a friendly, fun, and collegial working atmosphere.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Compensation range: 55.000€ - 70.000€.
  • Flexible work from anywhere in the world.
  • Very good salaries comparable to corporations.
  • Exciting tasks in a friendly and collegial atmosphere.
  • Nice office: Work in your own office with high concentration and quiet.
  • Opportunity to be one of the first employees and help shape the startup.
  • Standard 30 days vacation, flexible working hours, and full remote work.
  • Fast decision-making processes.
  • Additional advantages: Paid bus pass, paid daycare for your children, and private internet.

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position open to candidates globally.

FlashSites GmbH is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
OpenRestyNGINXLuaLinuxDNSCDNWebserverSystems EngineeringNetworkingPerformance OptimizationSecurityAutomationScriptingMonitoring
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About company
FlashSites GmbH

FlashSites is a web performance company developing a unique PageSpeed solution for the B2B market. Their innovative solution is designed to drastically improve website load times on the application side (e.g., Lazy Loading Images, Videos, Iframes) to increase revenue, improve conversion rates, and enhance user experience.

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Job Details
Category infrastructure
Posted 8 months ago