System Engineer

PLEASE SEND YOUR CV IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE. Why This Job Is ExcitingInnovatrics builds cutting-edge biometric identity solutions used by governments and enterprises across the globe. As a System Engineer on the ABIS team, you will sit at the intersection of infrastructure, software delivery, and customer success — deploying and maintaining our our cutting-edge software products in some of the world's most demanding environments. You won't be managing a static on-prem rack; you'll be flying to Indonesia, Kenya, Brazil, Thailand, and beyond, directly shaping how millions of people are identified. Tech StackCore daily stack: RHEL / Rocky Linux, Ansible, AWS, GitLab, PostgreSQL, Oracle DB, Bash, Grafana, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, VMware / Proxmox, Keycloak, Redis / Ignite, Python / Java, MSSQL, Networking (CCNA level) In your first month, you’ll
• Learn the core architecture and the various integration methods used across our systems.
• Shadow live deployments to observe how projects are executed in real client environments.
• Perform internal deployments to build hands-on familiarity with the process. As you settle into the role, you’ll
• Lead your first client deployment from start to finish, taking ownership of the process.
• Troubleshoot issues and optimize performance directly in production environments.
• Adapt deployment tooling and approaches to fit the specific needs of each project. Within your first year, you’ll
• Master the full ABIS toolset well enough to work with it confidently and independently.
• Contribute meaningfully to Factory Acceptance Tests as part of the project delivery cycle.
• Identify and improve internal processes on your own initiative, without needing direction.
• Manage multiple deployments in parallel, balancing priorities across several projects at once.
• Become a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them beyond just technical implementation.
• Channel customer feedback back into the product roadmap to help shape future development. What You Will Do
• Install, configure, and administer the Innovatrics ABIS product end-to-end for clients worldwide
• Own client deployments from initial scoping through go-live, including on-site travel (up to 25% of your time)
• Provide L2/L3 support to partners
• Tune and troubleshoot system performance across the full stack (OS, Kubernetes, database, network, application)
• Build and improve internal deployment tooling, monitoring pipelines, and automated playbooks
• Collaborate with Consulting and Engineering colleagues on product improvement and technical documentation (e.g., Factory Acceptance Tests)
• Train partner technical teams in ABIS administration and operations best practices
• Participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule Skills and Mindset
• Strong ownership, structured troubleshooting, and attention to detail
• Comfortable communicating with customers under time pressure (SLA-driven)
• Reliable and able to work independently, while escalating early when needed Must Have
• 1+ year Unix/Linux server admin experience (personal or professional)
• Strong analytical and independent problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication in English, Spanish and ideally Portuguese
• Solid understanding of databases (PostgreSQL or Oracle)
• Working knowledge of networking (routing, firewalls, DNS, TCP/IP)
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 25%)
• Proactive, responsible, team-oriented attitude Nice to Have
• Hands-on experience with any core stack technology (Ansible, AWS, RHEL, Grafana…)
• Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, K8s)
• Knowledge of English, Spanish and Portuguese (advantage)
• Scripting skills (Bash, Python)
• Virtualisation experience (VMware, Proxmox)
• Background in or curiosity about biometric systems
• Experience with observability tooling (ELK, Grafana, OpenTelemetry) What Makes a Strong Candidate Stand Out
• You have deployed and administered Linux-based applications end-to-end, not just managed infrastructure
• You can clearly explain a complex incident — root cause, impact, fix — to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders
• You are genuinely comfortable owning a project abroad, including travel on short notice
• You bring a builder's mindset: if a process is inefficient, you improve it and document it CompensationAt Innovatrics,

we offer
competitive compensation aligned with role level, experience, skills, and location.

Salary:
We hire across seniority levels — compensation is tailored to your experience. Salary starting from: 1500 EUR /gross monthly Interview ProcessHere is the typical interview process for this role:
• Introduction Stage
- Recruiter Screen (virtual call)
• Team Interview Stage
- Technical & Team Interview (single extended interview, conversation & practical case-based scenarios)
• Final Stage
- CARES Interview
- Values driven conversation We encourage candidates to request additional conversations with team members they would like to meet. PLEASE SEND YOUR CV IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE.