Application Engineer (m/f/d)

Become Application Engineer (m/f/d) at Retarus.

Retarus is a worldwide provider of cloud-based messaging solutions at enterprise scale. We serve over 40% of the companies listed on the S&P Global 100 as well as governmental agencies and major players in markets across the world. Privately owned and founder-managed for over thirty years, Retarus is customer-oriented, stable, a fair employer, and a strategic business partner with a long-term vision. With some 500 employees in 19 offices on four continents, Retarus operates locally and thinks globally: our teams are organized across borders and are highly integrated. This makes Retarus a multicultural, multilingual, and engaging workplace. We are committed to creating a diverse and dynamic environment for our employees, with generous compensation, time off, and a global, collaborative workplace.

What we offer

• Mobile working and flexible working time
• Family atmosphere and superior team spirit
• Flat hierarchies and great feedback culture
• Development opportunities & career perspective
• International business and options to work abroad
• Modern, dog-friendly offices with nice amenities
• Company-paid health insurance, public transportation, lunch vouchers and further benefits

What you'll do

• Passion for Technology: Bring your enthusiasm for technology to our dedicated team, where you will play a crucial role in supporting an extensive array of services across 3000 server systems in multiple data centers.
• Collaboration Excellence: Leverage modern communication and task management tools to facilitate top-notch collaboration, whether working from the office or remotely.
• Versatility in IT Environment: Be a pivotal part of our large and dynamic IT environment, with the flexibility to engage across multiple technologies or deepen your expertise in a specialized area.
• Kubernetes Expertise: Showcase your proficiency in Kubernetes to deploy, manage, and optimize containerized applications, enhancing our IT infrastructure's efficiency and scalability.
• Development Team Partnership: Partner closely with development teams to ensure applications are deployed with precision and efficiency, contributing significantly to the overall success of our operations.
• Service-Oriented Mindset: Bring a service-oriented mindset, ready to meet the challenges of a cutting-edge IT landscape, and be eager to work with the latest resources and technologies to drive innovation.

What you'll need

• Educational Background: Academic degree or completion of an apprenticeship/internship with an IT focus, such as a computer science degree, IT specialist for system integration, application development, or a comparable qualification demonstrating depth in the field.
• Linux Proficiency: Proficiency in Linux-based operating systems, showcasing a solid understanding and practical expertise.
• Technical Skill Set: Hands-on experience with at least three of the following technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Jenkins, SaltStack, Python, Git, Kafka, Elasticsearch, Prometheus, or Artifactory, highlighting a versatile and robust technical skill set.
• Analytical Thinking: Analytical nature with a keen interest in continually learning and mastering new technologies.
• Automation Enthusiast: Display enthusiasm for expanding and optimizing a highly automated infrastructure, driving forward innovations that enhance efficiency and performance.
• Team Collaboration: Thrive in a collegial team environment, bringing a passion for collaborative work and valuing the synergy of a united team.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of both written and spoken English.

What you can expect

At Retarus, you will work on impactful and dynamic projects, with real opportunities to make a difference. Our customers are leaders across diverse industries, with constantly evolving needs and high expectations. You’ll be working with cutting-edge technology and great creative leeway to meet customers’ needs – and the projects you work on will be deployed globally. Working at Retarus, you will collaborate closely with convivial, culturally diverse teammates. You will grow professionally in a dynamic and exciting workplace and design impactful solutions in real time with top companies.

Very important

Come as you are. Retarus is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

Apply via our online application portal – it’s easy and doesn’t take long. Our colleague Isabell Wiethe is happy to field any questions you may have:

We’re looking forward to getting to know you!