- Design, implement, and maintain reliable build, integration, test, and release pipelines for complex distributed software systems.
- Automate the installation, provisioning, configuration, hardening, patching, and lifecycle management of Linux systems, primarily in RHEL-based environments.
- Build and maintain operating-system installations, virtual-machine images, installation media, software packages, containers, and other deployable artifacts.
- Diagnose and resolve complex issues involving Linux systems, drivers and kernel modules, packages, networks, toolchains, system services, and application runtimes.
- Maintain and improve development infrastructure such as Git and GitLab services, CI/CD platforms, pipeline runners, artifact repositories, container registries, and automated test environments.
- Develop automation and engineering tools using Python, Bash, Ansible, and related technologies.
- Collaborate with C/C++ developers on build systems, compiler toolchains, libraries, platform dependencies, packaging, and integration issues.
- Support deployments across Proxmox/KVM, Kubernetes, and private or public cloud environments, while ensuring secure configuration and reliable operation.
Senior Linux Platform & Build Engineer (m/f/x)
Germany (NRW)
Full-time
Permanent employee
Your mission
Your responsibilities
Your profile
- A degree in computer science or a comparable technical discipline is welcome, but equivalent professional experience and demonstrable hands-on expertise are equally valuable
- Several years of professional experience in Linux system engineering, build engineering, development infrastructure, DevOps, or a comparable role.
- Deep hands-on knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, including installation, system services, networking, storage, filesystems, package management, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.
- Strong scripting and automation skills using Python and Bash.
- Practical experience with build pipelines, CI/CD systems, pipeline runners, automated testing, artifact handling, and release processes.
- Familiarity with C/C++ development, compiler toolchains, and build systems is a strong advantage.
- Experience with Linux software packaging, automated installations, or the creation of virtual-machine and operating-system images.
- A sound understanding of secure Linux configuration, system hardening, patch management, access control, vulnerability remediation, and common network security protocols (e.g., TLS, IPsec)
- Familiarity with configuration-management and automation tools such as Ansible.
- Experience with virtualization or container platforms such as Proxmox, KVM/QEMU, Kubernetes, and Helm.
- Good written and spoken English skills.
Why us?
- True international presence in Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom
- Dynamic growth with continuous expansion of market share compared to competitors
- Open and friendly company culture characterized by constructive and collaborative cooperation
- Flexible working hours as well as home office option
About us
Nexburg is a global leader in compliance solutions for regulated telecommunications markets, headquartered in Aachen, Germany. The company supports telecom providers and governments with secure platforms for lawful interception, data retention, and public warning systems. With more than 300 installations in over 90 countries, Nexburg is one of the leading global suppliers in this field.