Platform Engineer

Contabo

. Take responsibility for the operation and further development of Contabo’s hosting platform .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeGermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in operating and developing large-scale Linux and virtualization environments, with a strong focus on Proxmox/KVM, Ansible automation, and monitoring solutions. Proficient in collaborating across teams and effectively documenting technical decisions.

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Linux TroubleshootingProxmox/KVM VirtualizationAnsible AutomationMonitoring Solutions (Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana)Networking Fundamentals (BGP, L3 Routing, VLAN)

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Hard Skills

Linux TroubleshootingProxmox/KVM VirtualizationAnsible AutomationMonitoring SolutionsScripting (Bash, Python)Capacity PlanningPerformance AnalysisDocumentationGit/CIZFS or Ceph

Soft Skills

Self-MotivationProactive ApproachTeam CollaborationKnowledge SharingClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

ProxmoxKVMAnsibleZabbixPrometheusGrafanaGitTerraformKubernetesVault

Industry Keywords

Hosting PlatformVirtualizationCloud EnvironmentIT SpecialistSystem Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudGrafanaKubernetesLinuxPrometheusPythonTerraformVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take responsibility for the operation and further development of Contabo’s hosting platform
Operate and maintain Proxmox/KVM virtualization, storage, networking, monitoring, and observability systems
Serve as the technical escalation point for the Platform Support team
Analyze complex issues to identify root causes and prevent recurrence
Automate platform operations using Ansible and Git
Plan and oversee maintenance, upgrades, and migrations
Contribute to capacity and hardware planning, including new hardware generations and locations
Own a platform domain and make well-informed design decisions
Document design decisions transparently
Share knowledge with the team
Collaborate with Platform, Support, Dev, Network, and Security teams to solve problems and drive improvements
Work partly in English with globally distributed teams and data centers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Training as an IT specialist in system integration, a degree in computer science, or a comparable qualification and experience
At least 5 years of professional experience in the operation or development of large-scale Linux and virtualization environments
Solid hands-on experience with Linux troubleshooting and performance
Solid hands-on experience with Proxmox/KVM or comparable virtualization technologies
Solid hands-on experience with Ansible
Solid hands-on experience with monitoring solutions such as Zabbix or Prometheus/Grafana
Ideally, experience with ZFS and/or Ceph
Ideally, knowledge of networking fundamentals including BGP, L3 routing, VLAN, and Open vSwitch
Ideally, experience with Git/CI and scripting in Bash or Python
A plus: Terraform, Kubernetes, Vault, PowerDNS, or hosting/cloud environment experience
Self-motivation and a proactive approach
Ability to document decisions clearly and share knowledge
Enjoyment of working with other teams and independently
Very good German and English skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, permanent employment
Remote-first approach
Option to work in a hybrid model or entirely on-site, depending on proximity to a company location
Opportunity to work with international teams and data centers
Knowledge-sharing and professional development through collaboration with Platform, Support, Dev, Network, and Security teams