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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior System Engineer - **Company:** BaseNet - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Proxmox, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Ubuntu (Operating System), Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Debian Linux, Linux, Distributed Data Store, Elasticsearch, Local Area Networks, MySQL, Prometheus, Ceph (Software), Data Logging, Grafana, Containerization, Kubernetes, Fortinet, Docker - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8c80c542feed285d ## About the Role We're looking for a Senior System Engineer who wants to take ownership of that foundation and evolve it further. Someone who combines deep technical expertise with a proactive mindset and the drive to build things the right way., * 10+ years of experience managing and operating production infrastructure * Strong knowledge of Linux (Debian/Ubuntu), Kubernetes and Docker * Experience managing MySQL database clusters * Solid understanding of networking, distributed storage and security * The ability to explain complex systems in simple terms * A proactive mindset: you don't wait for problems to appear; you prevent them * Strong sense of ownership and pride in building and maintaining robust systems * Experience in a SaaS or B2B environment is a strong plus * Cloud and AI experience is a plus, but the core currently is physical and local ## Description This role goes far beyond "keeping the lights on." You'll be shaping the future of our infrastructure, ensuring that our systems remain secure, reliable, and future-proof. You'll have the freedom to set the standard: technically, operationally, and strategically., * Lead technical roadmap of system engineering team * Evolve and optimise our on-prem platform to maximise performance, reliability and security * Collaborate with development how 'our' service and amplify their work * Define, document and enforce clear technical standards, playbooks and procedures * Oversee local network and development environments for smooth engineering workflows * Proactively detect and resolve system bottlenecks before they become problems * Automate repetitive tasks to increase speed and consistency Our tech stack * Kubernetes (container orchestration) * ArgoCD (Gitops) * Ceph (distributed storage) * Linux (Debian/Ubuntu) * Proxmox (virtualisation) * Docker (containerization) * Prometheus & Grafana (monitoring/metrics) * ElasticSearch (logging/search) * FortiGate (security/firewall) About the team BaseNet is part of Blinqx, a fast-growing tech group that connects specialist software companies across different industries. Within BaseNet, we develop SaaS solutions tailored for the legal market, software that helps law firms manage cases, clients and communication seamlessly. As Senior System Administrator you will be part of the engineering team, reporting directly to the Head of Engineering of BaseNet. Our culture is open and collaborative: clear communication, shared ownership, and space to innovate. 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