IT Systems & Application Operations Engineer

We are Hiflylabs, an AI and data company. A lab of highflyers. People, who always strive for more. Humans trained on data and algorithms. Geeks at the leading edge of technology. A community we all enjoy belonging to.

In about 10 years Hiflylabs turned from a collective of like-minded friends into a much larger diverse group of 250+ people with various backgrounds, who know that no business today can thrive without building on their data. Want to be a part of our story? Let's work together!

Check out our Website, LinkedIn page and YouTube channel to get an insight into who we are and how we work!

Responsibilities

Tasks to support the internal team:

• Ensure that the database environments required for development are available on time and meet quality standards, whether on-prem or in the cloud (Azure)
• Keep applications and their environments up to date and install critical patches when needed
• Ensure continuous availability of applications, application resources, and associated modules, with the ability to restore them in case of an error
• Create user accounts and set permissions as required
• Proactively identify and troubleshoot issues
• Automate repetitive tasks
• Maintain communication with colleagues from other departments

Project-related tasks:

• Support the environments of custom-developed applications, solutions, and visualizations developed by Hiflylabs, whether in the cloud or on-prem
• Contribute to the infrastructural and application support of ongoing and newly launched projects
• Regularly analyze performance and capacity reports
• Take responsibility for proactive maintenance
• Build and configure monitoring and logging solutions
• Document installed systems and services

Requirements

• At least 2+ years of experience as a system administrator
• Confident communication in English with foreign colleagues or partners
• Proficiency in SQL/T-SQL
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for working with technologies beyond your comfort zone
• A problem-solving mindset that drives you to tackle even the most cryptic IT issues
• Strong analytical thinking skills
• High standards for the quality of your work
• A proactive approach and eagerness to take on new challenges and grow professionally

Nice to have

• Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Background in application development
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and their optimization
• Scripting skills or experience with Python programming

Why us?

✅ Data-driven innovation & human-centered culture – We combine cutting-edge technology with a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

✅ Global projects & advanced technologies – Work with international clients (New York, Netherlands, Sweden, Scotland) and explore the latest digital tools.

✅ Flexibility & empowerment – Enjoy the freedom to work how it suits you best, with trust, autonomy, and a strong work-life balance.

✅ Continuous learning & fun community – Benefit from mentoring, career development opportunities, and a vibrant team culture with exciting events. 🚀