Berlin, Berlin, Germany Hybrid

Element is hiring a Senior Technical Engineer.

About the Role

Element is looking for a Senior Technical Engineer to provide expert technical support for our cloud and on-premise customers. At Element, we believe in open standards, data sovereignty, and a decentralized internet free from corporate control. Our mission is to shape the digital future of the public sector and create a secure, open communication world.

What You'll Do

  • Provide technical support for cloud and on-premise customers.
  • Participate in customer calls to analyze installation and operational problems.
  • Reproduce technical errors in test environments.
  • Work closely with product and developer teams as the voice of our customers.
  • Pass on customer feedback to improve our products.

What We're Looking For

  • Very good German and English language skills (minimum C1).
  • Experience with Linux.
  • Understanding of web technologies and client-server architecture.
  • High willingness to learn and the ability to quickly familiarize yourself with new technical topics.

Nice to Have

  • Scripting skills in Python, JavaScript, or Rust.
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes, Helm, Ansible, and SQL.
  • Experience with Matrix, open source projects, or remote teams.

Technical Stack

  • Linux, Web technologies, Client-server architecture
  • Python, JavaScript, Rust
  • Kubernetes, Helm, Ansible, SQL
  • Matrix

Team & Environment

Close collaboration with product and developer teams.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 30 vacation days.
  • Stock options and an annual bonus.
  • Flexible working hours and a family-friendly environment.
  • Work where you want – remote or hybrid.
  • Team events, virtual or on-site.

Work Mode

This role offers a hybrid work model and is open to candidates in Germany working remotely.

Element is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
LinuxPythonJavaScriptRustKubernetesHelmAnsibleSQLWeb technologiesClient-server architectureNetworking LinuxPythonJavaScriptRustKubernetesHelmAnsibleSQLWeb technologiesClient-server architectureNetworking
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Element
Element develops a secure, interoperable communication platform for authorities, defense and public institutions – including for the Bundeswehr (BwMessenger), the UN, NATO, Gematik, Zendis and the BMI. The platform is based on the open-source Matrix protocol, which was initiated by the team.
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Category infrastructure
Posted 9 months ago