Senior Systems Engineer - Ansible and OpenStack

We are looking for a motivated and experienced systems engineer to join our Infrastructure Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in designing, operating, and improving our on-premise and cloud-connected continuous integration environments.

• Design, operate, and improve our on-premise and cloud-connected continuous integration environments.
• Own and evolve our Ansible-based configuration management at scale, including developing and maintaining roles, playbooks, and standards for reliable system provisioning and updates, as well as building and maintaining reusable Packer base images.
• Build and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, and contribute to Kubernetes-based platforms where applicable.
• Lead and support the design and initial setup of our OpenStack-based private cloud environment , including integration with surrounding systems, automation, and operations.
• Contribute to secure and efficient operations in on-premise data center , while also supporting workloads and services running in AWS and other cloud environments.
• Collaborate closely with product, platform, and security teams to ensure our infrastructure is stable, observable, and ready to scale., * A one-product software company creating real value for the largest enterprises and millions of end customers globally, striving for a world where software works perfectly.
• Working with the latest technologies and at the forefront of innovation in tech on scale; but also, in other areas like marketing, design, or research.
• A team that thinks outside the box, welcomes unconventional ideas, and pushes boundaries.
• An environment that fosters innovation, enables creative collaboration, and allows you to grow.
• A globally unique and tailor-made career development program recognizing your potential, promoting your strengths, and supporting you in achieving your career goals.
• A truly international mindset that is being shaped by the diverse personalities, expertise, and backgrounds of our global team.
• For this position we offer exclusive relocation support to our R&D Headquarters in Linz (https://www.dynatrace.com/careers/locations/linz/) , ranked among the top seven most sustainable cities in the world, where cutting-edge innovation intersects with an exceptional quality of life and affordable living costs! Click this link (https://www.dynatrace.com/careers/relocation-austria/) to find out more.

We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong background in systems engineering and a passion for automation and cloud technologies. A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role.

• 3+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer (or a similar infrastructure-focused role) in larger or complex environments.
• Solid system engineering skills, including Linux administration, troubleshooting, monitoring, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible for configuration management in medium to large environments (roles, inventories, CI integration, and best practices).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills , and the ability to document and automate what you build.
• Experience with OpenStack or strong interest and willingness to learn it. Prior work with other private cloud platforms is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of infrastructure as code and container platforms ; Terraform and Kubernetes experience is a strong plus.
• Experience working in on-premise data center environments . AWS or other public cloud know-how is a plus.
• Familiarity with observability tools (such as Dynatrace or similar) is a plus.

Due to legal reasons, we are obliged to list a salary range for this position, which is € 61,000 up to € 76,000 gross per year based on full-time employment (38.5 h/week). We've listed the salary range for transparency, but if your experience and skills bring unique value, we'd still love to hear from you-please apply even if you're outside the range.