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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Systems Engineer - **Company:** Taxfix GmbH - **Location:** Berlin, Germany - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Apache HTTP Server, Application Performance Management, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Linux System Administration, Performance Tuning, Ruby, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Computer Network Technologies, Okta, System Availability, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Gsuite, Docker, Vmware, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5f88685e0001d4c8 ## About the Role * You bring strong, hands-on experience in enterprise cloud administration - ideally with GCP - and know how to design, operate, and scale cloud environments that real businesses depend on. * You have solid practical experience with Kubernetes, containerisation, and virtualisation technologies such as Docker and VMware, and you're comfortable navigating complex, layered infrastructure. * Your networking knowledge is deep and grounded - TCP/IP and related protocols are second nature to you, and you can diagnose and resolve network issues with confidence. * You implement best practices for network security and governance, ensuring that access, segmentation, and policy controls are consistently applied and continuously improved. * You're proficient in at least one scripting or programming language such as Python or shell, and you use code as a tool to make infrastructure smarter and more maintainable. * You have hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting Google Workspace and Linux environments, and you know how to keep them healthy and secure. * You've set up and improved monitoring and visualisation systems, and you understand how good observability translates into faster incident response and better decision-making. * A background in engineering or computer science is a plus - what matters most is that you bring structured thinking and hands-on experience to make systems work together. ## Description As our Staff Systems Engineer within the IT & Infrastructure team, you'll be responsible for keeping the enterprise systems that power Taxfix running reliably, securely, and intelligently - from cloud infrastructure and identity management to network, device, and application performance. Reporting to our Director of IT & Infrastructure, and collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders across the business, you'll architect and operate the backbone that enables every team at Taxfix to do their best work. In a company that moves fast and thinks big, you'll be the person who makes sure the foundation never wobbles., * Maintain and operate enterprise cloud infrastructure that serves employees and internal systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security at all times. * Lead and evolve identity management across the enterprise - including platform management and Okta - developing concepts and processes to govern both human and agentic identities in a scalable, secure way. * Support the integration of new tools and systems based on business requirements, owning the technical evaluation, onboarding, and configuration end to end. * Ensure enterprise systems remain up to date, with security configurations, patches, and compliance standards consistently applied across the board. * Maintain security backups and redundancies for enterprise infrastructure, proactively identifying and closing gaps before they become incidents. * Manage and improve network, device management, and systems, keeping the environment stable, modern, and fit for a growing, hybrid workforce. * Develop automations, AI-powered and agentic solutions, and scripts that reduce manual toil and improve the efficiency of infrastructure maintenance. * Provide third-level support for cloud applications, acting as the deepest technical escalation point for complex issues and enablement of internal app deployment. * Collaborate with SRE and platform engineering to assess risk, develop guardrails, and resolve incidents together with application owners. * Collaborate with the Director of IT to continuously improve the enterprise architecture and infrastructure landscape, contributing strategic thinking alongside hands-on execution. * Own performance tuning of application stacks, including communication and messaging between applications, load management, and components such as Apache and Ruby., * A chance to do meaningful, people-centric work with an international team of passionate professionals. * Holistic well-being with free mental health coaching sessions and yoga. * A monthly allowance to spend on an extensive range of services that you can use and roll over as flexibly as you like. * Employee stock options for all employees-because everyone deserves to benefit from the success they help to create. * 30 annual vacation days and flexible working hours. * A generous learning budget to support your personal and professional development and guidance from our internal L&D experts. * Work from abroad for up to six weeks every year. Just align with your team, and then enjoy your trip. * Plenty of opportunities to socialise as a team. In addition to internal meetups, our international team hosts regular get-togethers-virtually and in person when possible. * Free tax declaration filing, of course, through the Taxfix app-and internal support for all personal tax-related questions. * Have a four-legged friend in your life? 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