Linux System Engineer

opta data Gruppe

Job

In this role, you will design efficient Linux infrastructure solutions, develop infrastructure-as-code, automate system processes, and implement security standards for Linux systems.

Job summary

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Your role in the team

  • Design, implementation, and continuous development of a new, standardized Linux infrastructure service.
  • Development of reusable Infrastructure-as-Code and automation solutions for provisioning, configuring, and managing Linux systems.
  • Design of automated processes across the entire system lifecycle—from provisioning and configuration changes to updates and decommissioning.
  • Development and implementation of secure Linux configuration standards and automated hardening measures in collaboration with our Security team.
  • Building versioned, traceable, and testable infrastructure configurations and integrating them into existing deployment and release processes.
  • Ensuring stable and secure operations, as well as sustainably resolving incidents, performance issues, and recurring sources of errors.
  • Creation of technical concepts and operational documentation, as well as knowledge transfer to support the collaborative development of the service.

Our expectations of you

Qualifications

  • Good scripting skills, for example with Bash or Python, and a structured approach to troubleshooting.
  • Basic knowledge of operating relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL and MariaDB, as well as virtualized environments using VMware and/or Proxmox.
  • A self-directed approach to work, conceptual thinking, and a passion for building a new service together with infrastructure, security, and application teams.

Experience

  • Solid hands-on experience with production Linux environments; experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and/or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is an advantage.
  • Experience in designing, building, and standardizing Linux infrastructures—going beyond the mere administration of existing systems.
  • Solid hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code and automated configuration management, for example using Ansible, Salt, or Puppet.
  • Confident use of Git for version control and collaborative development of infrastructure code, as well as experience with structured review and testing processes.
  • Practical experience hardening Linux systems and implementing reusable security and configuration standards.

What we offer

  • Flexibility: flexible working hours, remote work, and modern offices at the opta data Campus.
  • Well-being: nationwide sports and health program, company bike leasing, and fresh fruit and drinks.
  • Creative freedom: extensive idea management to bring your ideas to life.
  • Professional development: our own opta data Academy for professional and personal growth.
  • Time off: 30 days of vacation per year.
  • Versatility: end-to-end responsibilities, a high degree of ownership, and opportunities to contribute creatively.
  • Job security: A position in a growing family-owned company with a long-standing tradition.
  • Family-friendly benefits: in-house childcare for children under three and childcare during the summer holidays.

Benefits

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Job locations

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  • Location Essen
    Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

About your employer

The opta data Group is the leading provider of billing, software and services in the healthcare sector. In addition, the companies in the group, with over 2,700 employees, offer bank-independent financing, digital communication products or targeted telemarketing - for more than 60,000 customers.

Founding year
1970
Company type
Established Company
Work model
Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
Industry
Internet, IT, Telecommunication
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Linux System Engineer

opta data Gruppe