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In this role, you operate and optimize OpenStack and the virtualization layer using KVM and QEMU, resolve issues, and collaborate closely with the Bare-Metal team on kernel adjustments for a stable infrastructure.
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Your role in the team
- Schwarz Digits creates the technological foundation for digital sovereignty in Europe. As the IT and digital division of the Schwarz Group, we develop and manage the IT infrastructures for the retail divisions Lidl and Kaufland, as well as Schwarz Produktion and PreZero. At the same time, we operate as an independent provider in the external market, supporting companies across Europe with their digital transformation. We bring together our core services in the areas of Cloud, Cyber Security, Data & AI, Communication, and Workspace. You, too, can help shape digital sovereignty in Europe.
- With us, you’ll work at the intersection of agility and security: You’ll benefit from fast decision-making, enjoy genuine creative freedom in your projects, and build on the solid foundation of the Schwarz Group.
- Maintenance and updates of OpenStack and its associated services.
- Operation and further development of the virtualization layer (KVM, QEMU, and libvirt) to ensure stability and performance for all workloads.
- Resolving issues in OpenStack Nova and the hypervisor through in-depth analysis and upstream or internal fixes.
- Collaborate with the Bare Metal team on hypervisor OS image and kernel changes required for the virtualization layer.
Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of Linux virtualization—KVM, QEMU, and libvirt.
- You’re not afraid of working close to the hardware: kernel behavior, hypervisor internals, and low-level debugging don’t intimidate you.
- Team player with an eye for the big picture.
- Fluent spoken and written English.
Experience
- Solid experience with OpenStack in a production environment.
- Practical experience operating infrastructure at scale, with a focus on reliability and automation.
What we offer
- You can set your working hours flexibly and adjust them to your tasks in consultation with your manager. This means you decide for yourself what a healthy work-life balance looks like for you.
- Our employees are very important to us. You’ll become part of an appreciative and open company culture with flat hierarchies and an informal, first-name basis.
- You’ll receive your own BMW company car, including a fuel card, which you can also use for private purposes at any time. Alternatively, you can opt for a monthly mobility budget.
- Your health matters to us. We offer a variety of ways to stay fit. Use our in-house gyms free of charge or enjoy discounted fitness offers in the Heilbronn area.
- We support your ongoing professional and personal development with a wide range of tailored learning opportunities.
- Through our partner Corporate Benefits, you can enjoy monthly discounts across a wide range of categories, from services and clothing to hotels. You can also enjoy our unique restaurants at a discounted rate as an employee.
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Work-Life-Integration
Health, fitness & fun
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About your employer
The Schwarz Group, based in Neckarsulm, is a significant German conglomerate and one of the largest retail groups in Europe. It operates over 13,900 stores under the brands Lidl and Kaufland and employs around 575,000 people.
- Established Company
- Onsite, Hybrid, Full Remote
- Trade
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