Senior Systems Engineer - Ansible and OpenStack (m/f/d)

Your role at Dynatrace

We are looking for a motivated and experienced systems engineer to join our Infrastructure Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in designing, operating, and improving our on-premise and cloud-connected continuous integration environments.

• Design, operate, and improve our on-premise and cloud-connected continuous integration environments.

• Own and evolve our Ansible-based configuration management at scale, including developing and maintaining roles, playbooks, and standards for reliable system provisioning and updates, as well as building and maintaining reusable Packer base images.

• Build and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, and contribute to Kubernetes-based platforms where applicable.

• Lead and support the design and initial setup of our OpenStack-based private cloud environment, including integration with surrounding systems, automation, and operations.

• Contribute to secure and efficient operations in on-premise data center, while also supporting workloads and services running in AWS and other cloud environments.

• Collaborate closely with product, platform, and security teams to ensure our infrastructure is stable, observable, and ready to scale.

What will help you succeed

We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong background in systems engineering and a passion for automation and cloud technologies. A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role.

• 3+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer (or a similar infrastructure-focused role) in larger or complex environments.

• Solid system engineering skills, including Linux administration, troubleshooting, monitoring, and performance tuning.

• Hands-on experience with Ansible for configuration management in medium to large environments (roles, inventories, CI integration, and best practices).

• Strong teamwork and communication skills, and the ability to document and automate what you build.

• Experience with OpenStack or strong interest and willingness to learn it. Prior work with other private cloud platforms is a plus.

• Basic knowledge of infrastructure as code and container platforms; Terraform and Kubernetes experience is a strong plus.

• Experience working in on-premise data center environments. AWS or other public cloud know-how is a plus.

• Familiarity with observability tools (such as Dynatrace or similar) is a plus.

Why you will love being a Dynatracer

• A one-product software company creating real value for the largest enterprises and millions of end customers globally, striving for a world where software works perfectly.
• Working with the latest technologies and at the forefront of innovation in tech on scale; but also, in other areas like marketing, design, or research.
• A team that thinks outside the box, welcomes unconventional ideas, and pushes boundaries.
• An environment that fosters innovation, enables creative collaboration, and allows you to grow.
• A globally unique and tailor-made career development program recognizing your potential, promoting your strengths, and supporting you in achieving your career goals.
• A truly international mindset that is being shaped by the diverse personalities, expertise, and backgrounds of our global team.
• For this position we offer exclusive relocation support to our R&D Headquarters in Linz, ranked among the top seven most sustainable cities in the world, where cutting-edge innovation intersects with an exceptional quality of life and affordable living costs! Click this link to find out more.

Compensation and Rewards

Due to legal reasons, we are obliged to list a salary range for this position, which is € 61,000 up to € 76,000 gross per year based on full-time employment (38.5 h/week). We’ve listed the salary range for transparency, but if your experience and skills bring unique value, we’d still love to hear from you—please apply even if you’re outside the range.