System Engineer – Public Cloud Scalability

September 15, 2026

Remote

Senior

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Description

Leaseweb is hiring a System Engineer for their Public Cloud Scalability team. The role focuses on managing public cloud infrastructure including Linux systems, networking components, and virtualization layers. You will design and implement scalable, highly performant cloud infrastructures within small scrum teams that have end-to-end ownership. The company operates remote-first with twice-yearly in-person gatherings at Amsterdam headquarters.

Responsibilities

Designing, implementing and monitoring Public Cloud infrastructure
Take the lead in implementing repetitive and complex tasks that the team benefits from operationally
Ensure the availability of all services that make up the Public Cloud
Regular on-call duty
Identify and propose solutions for improvements or structural problems
3rd line incident support

Requirements

Experience with Python for automation and testing purposes (or Golang)
Knowledge of Linux operating systems, preferably Ubuntu; experience with Shell/Bash is an advantage
Excellent knowledge of virtualization technologies: KVM, QEMU and libvirt
Experience with configuration management methodologies and tools: Chef, Kubernetes
Experience with managing MySQL and Galera cluster
Switch management experience: Arista/Juniper
Experience with monitoring platforms: Prometheus, Nagios/Icinga
Driven to improve quality and prevent incidents
Good command of written and spoken English

Conditions

Remote-first work model with in-person gatherings at Amsterdam HQ twice a year
Flat organizational structure with high value on independence and entrepreneurship
Annual company bonus scheme and company pension
Internet allowance and working from home policy
Work from abroad up to 4 weeks per year following policy guidelines
Lease bike plan
25 days paid time off with option to buy or sell up to 5 more days
Free lunch, parking and fresh fruit when in the office
Access to Leaseweb Academy personalized learning platform
Attractive relocation packages and visa process support
Fun events year-round including hackathons, summer parties and virtual pub quizzes
Multicultural work environment with colleagues from over 60 countries

KVM/QEMUKubernetesPrometheusChefAristacloud infrastructurePythonGolangLinux

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