IT Systems Engineer - Linux & Cloud (all genders)

Location
Berlin
Contract
Full time
Job Category
Software Engineering - Backend

THE ROLE & THE TEAM 

The Workplace Infrastructure department is responsible for managing and maintaining the IT infrastructure across the entire Zalando Group, encompassing data centers, server operating systems and lifecycle management, and virtualization across 35 locations.  We leverage automation tools like PowerShell, SaltStack, Python, Terraform, and CloudFormation to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient operations. We are committed to implementing industry best practices for datacenter management, optimizing resource utilization, and enhancing data security and accessibility.  We are currently undertaking a significant cloud migration project, and this role will provide valuable support to the team.

Find out more about our IT Consulting & Operations team here:
https://jobs.zalando.com/en/what-we-do/it-consulting-and-operations

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

  • Support our cloud migration strategy for Windows Server and Linux Ubuntu VMs to AWS using AWS Migration Service (MGN).

  • Assist in the development and implementation of CloudFormation templates for infrastructure-as-code (IaC), ensuring consistent and repeatable deployments.

  • Utilize AWS Systems Manager for automated patching, configuration management, and remote control of migrated VMs.

  • Assist with the management and maintenance of Linux servers (Ubuntu) within AWS, troubleshooting and resolving issues. 

  • Experience with Windows Server administration is desirable.

  • Contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of existing automation frameworks using SaltStack (or similar configuration management tools) to streamline the migration process and ongoing management of infrastructure within AWS.

  • Collaborate with internal IT teams to ensure seamless integration with existing on-premises systems and a smooth transition to AWS.

  • Monitor and optimize cloud resources (EC2, S3, etc.) for cost-effectiveness and performance.

  • Document processes, configurations, and solutions, contributing to knowledge sharing within the team.

  • Participate in post-migration operational support and ongoing maintenance of the migrated infrastructure in AWS.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF…

  • You are experience in a cloud engineering or system administration role.
  • Have demonstrated experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, VPC, IAM)

  • Exposure to AWS MGN, Systems Manager, and CloudFormation

  • Communicate and coordinate changes and migrations with stakeholders.

  • Understanding of Linux administration (Ubuntu(Debian), with some experience in managing Windows Server environments.

  • Experience with SaltStack (or comparable configuration management tools)

  • Python development experience

  • A strong understanding of networking concepts (VPC, subnetting, routing, security groups, etc.)

  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in an IT infrastructure environment.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and clearly communicate technical information.

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

  • Employee shares program

  • 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners

  • Two paid volunteering days a year

  • In a hybrid working model with 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration

  • Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

  • 27 days of vacation a year to start

  • Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

  • Family services, including counseling and support

  • Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)

  • Mental health support and coaching are available

  • Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.
 

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy:
https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion

Recruiter

Taruna Poonan

taruna.poonan@zalando.de

Please note that all applications from this job page must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via e-mail. Once reviewed, our recruiters will contact applicants via an official Zalando email address (@zalando.de).

In some cases we also work with a selection of headhunters and agencies to fill specific roles. Please note that neither Zalando nor our recruiting partners will ask for any kind of payment to apply for a job or attend an interview.

If you have any questions about our recruitment process, please take a look at our FAQ page.

Our Software Engineering teams deploy software extensively, managing a broad set of applications and conducting thousands of deployments per week. The Software Engineering team enables Zalando as Europe’s number one multi-brand, digital platform for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle for our partners and customers. As a Zalando Software Engineer, you’ll be part of a community of thousands of colleagues across Europe.

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About Zalando

It’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey to build the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce. Help us offer an inspiring and quality multi-brand shopping experience for fashion and lifestyle products to about 50 million active customers in 25 markets. Or be part of our logistic infrastructure, software or service capabilities to help brands and retailers run and scale their entire e-commerce business, on or off Zalando. Join our Zalando ecosystem, to enable positive change for the fashion and lifestyle industry. 

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