Application Engineer/Administrator

inventYOU is a leading IT consulting company based in Sweden. We specialize in delivering top-tier professional IT services, both onsite and through nearshoring solutions. Our diverse clientele includes everything from innovative startups to large, established enterprises, all benefiting from our expertise and commitment to excellence.

Our goal is to enhance the exchange of information and streamline operations across various departments. We are looking for an Application Engineer/Administrator to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing projects aimed at delivering high-impact systems that facilitate daily operations across Europe.

As an Application Engineer/Administrator, you will be an integral part of a high-performing team responsible for managing application installation, configuration, and administration across production and non-production environments. You will collaborate closely with your peers and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery and maintenance of high-quality systems in a multi-cultural and international environment.

Seniority Level: Advanced

Eligibility Requirements

• Please note: This position is only open to EU nationals due to the need for security clearance at some point in the project.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 9 years of experience in IT infrastructure environments, focusing on application deployment, support, and maintenance.
• Proficient English skills (B2 or higher).

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and administer applications across various environments.
• Monitor applications, optimize performance, and implement improvements for service quality.
• Perform application support activities, including incident, change, release, and problem resolution.
• Develop and validate application procedures manuals, including troubleshooting guides, backup, and restore plans.
• Automate recurring system administration tasks and provide technical documentation.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the technical knowledge base supporting ICT Operations.
• Report on application availability, performance, capacity, and usage metrics.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Over 6 years of experience in mid-to-large-scale IT infrastructure environments.
• 5+ years of experience in the administration and support of Microsoft Windows Servers and/or Red Hat Linux in enterprise environments.
• 5+ years of application administration, support, and configuration expertise.
• 4+ years of experience with DevOps practices and automated deployment using tools like Git, Azure DevOps, and Python.
• 2+ years of experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet).
• 4+ years of experience in Kubernetes cluster management and migration.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux and Windows server support and maintenance (RHEL, Windows 2019+).
• Expertise in containerization, packaging, and application deployment on Kubernetes (Helm charts, operators, pipelines).
• Familiarity with ITIL processes such as incident, change, and release management.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).

Preferred Skills

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification.

• Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

• Collaboration in a dynamic and innovative work environment.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects with a diverse team across Europe.