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# Application Operations Engineer Linux & Automation (Teil-/Vollzeit)

- **Company:** European Commodity Clearing AG
- **Location:** Leipzig, Germany
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Debian Linux, Linux, DevOps, Github, PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, Automation of Marketing, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, System Availability, Deployment Automation, Jenkins, Artifactory
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=21b0b9d5de6f4ff1

## About the Role

Good knowledge of Linux operating systems, especially Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Debian
Good knowledge of DevOps tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, and Artifactory
Strong hands-on experience with Ansible and automation platforms
Experience in automating operational processes and system administration tasks across Linux environments
Ability to design, implement, and maintain automated deployment, configuration, and maintenance processes
Experience operating and supporting business-critical applications
Know-how and hands-on experience with ITIL as well as knowledge of DevOps principles
Database management know-how in at least one technology (Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL)
Willingness to participate in a shift-based operating model and on-call rotation
Ideally, expertise in a regulated banking, financial services, or energy market environment
Mindset of an influencer who wants to collaborate and continuously improve the status quo
Very good language skills in English and German

Please note that an additional background and qualification check will be carried out for this position in compliance with data protection regulations. We will ask for your written consent separately before initiating the check.

## Description

You will manage applications within the European energy market to guarantee the EEX Group service quality and resilience towards internal and external customers. Your work will directly influence the European power market, a growing and highly regulated market that is continuously evolving and driving innovation. Automation, quality, and high availability are of extreme importance to us. We are looking for an experienced Application Operations Engineer (f/m/d) to operate and support business-critical applications running on Linux platforms based on Red Hat and Debian operating systems. You will be responsible for the reliable operation of these applications, the definition of functional release requirements, and release testing. Within a diverse team, you will contribute to stable operations, share your knowledge, and support your colleagues in a structured on-call rotation and shift-based operating model. A strong focus of this role is the automation and standardization of operational
processes. You will design, implement, and continuously improve automated operational procedures using Ansible and related automation platforms to increase efficiency, stability, and service quality across our Linux environments. The continuous improvement of applications and processes is part of your daily work, as well as increasing operational effectiveness through automation, technical expertise, and a proactive mindset.

By doing so, you get a lot back from your team for your outstanding performance. Because we appreciate exchanging ideas, being there for each other, and making each other better. We call this: Exchange Mindset!


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