(Senior) System Administrator (f/m/d)

(Senior) System Administrator (f/m/d)

Join applike group as a (Senior) System Administrator. You will keep our office infrastructure and tech setup running smoothly and support a small team’s activities. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated System Administrator to join our dynamic IT team, supporting a diverse employee base and managing systems across Mac OS and Windows. The ideal candidate is well‑versed in cloud‑based environments, possesses excellent communication skills, exhibits a hands‑on mentality, and can lead several projects while coaching and mentoring colleagues. This role involves providing first and second‑level support, ensuring daily operational efficiency, managing hardware storage, and contributing to the company’s IT journey towards zero‑touch operations and ISO certification.

The applike group is committed to creating engaging experiences for every app user worldwide. We have founded five companies—adjoe, justDice, Sunday, justtrack, GameGame—each a market leader in its domain. Under the umbrella of Bertelsmann, we leverage a global network of experts and financial support to develop a state‑of‑the‑art tech stack and a highly skilled workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from beginning to end, including coaching and mentoring juniors and new joiners.
• Ensure that workplace technology—network, Wi‑Fi, internet, meeting rooms, tech equipment—is constantly operational.
• Provide technical assistance with computer hardware and software.
• Create and maintain tips and tricks solutions in Confluence.
• Properly manage the IT warehouse.
• Set up and remove technical equipment.
• Manage over 400 workstations, mainly onsite in Hamburg but also remotely.
• Ensure proper security of computers and network.
• Take part in daily support when needed and proactively offer hands‑on assistance to colleagues and other teams with an open‑minded attitude.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and German.
• More than 3 years of experience in System Administrator roles or equivalent.
• Deep expertise in OS administration (e.g., Jamf), network security setup, infrastructure fallback, and process automation such as provisioning and Unifi infrastructure.
• Expert knowledge in Windows, Mac, Google Workspace, and decent familiarity with JIRA.
• Strong track record of driving projects in the System Administrator space and fostering a continuous‑improvement mindset.
• Strong troubleshooting and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ready to operate at fast speed, solution‑oriented, reliable, highly motivated, and hands‑on.
• Good to have: experience in onboarding, coaching, and mentoring working students, interns, and junior colleagues.

Benefits

• Invest in Your Future: Regular feedback and a development program to support your growth and career goals.
• Easy Arrival to applike: From signing to settling in Hamburg, we support visa, relocation bonus, and German language learning.
• Live Your Best Life, at Work and Beyond: Hybrid setup with 3 core office days, flexible hours, 30 vacation days, 3 weeks remote work, in‑house gym, and mental‑health support via Employee Assistance Program.
• Thrive Where You Work: Enjoy the Alster Lake view from our central office, top‑notch equipment, fun open spaces, and a variety of snacks and drinks.
• Join the community: participate in regular team and company events, hackathons, and social gatherings.

Interview Process

• 1st interview with TA.
• Case study.
• 2nd interview: IT Support Team Lead (30 min) and Team Fit (20 min).
• VP of People (30 min).

Skip writing cover letters. Tell us about your most passionate personal project, your desired salary, and your earliest possible start date. We look forward to your application!

Our mission is to create an inspiring work environment for amazing people to achieve extraordinary things. Be part of it!

We welcome applications from people who will contribute to the diversity of our company.

Location: Hamburg, Germany