For a cross-departmental large-scale IT project in the public sector, we are seeking an experienced professional with extensive expertise in system engineering.

As Lead System Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and operating complex system landscapes. You will act as the technical link between architecture, development, and operations, ensuring that the performance, stability, and security of the systems meet the highest standards. You will work both strategically with regard to architectural decisions and technology standards — and operationally, to successfully deliver critical systems, integrations, and migrations. Planning, designing, and implementing complex IT infrastructures Overall technical responsibility for system architectures and integration projects Ensuring system performance, stability, high availability, and security Analyzing and resolving technical issues (3rd-level support) Close collaboration with architecture, development, and operations teams Creating and maintaining technical documentation, operations manuals, and guidelines Managing system migrations, rollouts, and integrations Supporting the implementation of security and compliance requirements Providing technical coaching to project and operations teams

5+ years of experience as a PEGA Lead or Senior System Engineer Proven experience in leading technical implementation projects In-depth knowledge of server, storage, network, and virtualization technologies (e.g., Linux, Windows, VMware) Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OpenShift) and hybrid architectures Skills in automation, scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python), and configuration management (e.g., Ansible, Puppet) Experience in performance analysis, monitoring, and tuning of complex systems Fluent German language skills; good English skills desirable Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented work style with strong execution skills

€440 - €496 a day

Company name: StepStone Deutschland GmbH