Location: Cologne (Remote-first) Start: 01.10. or 01.11.25 Suitable for: Graduates (Bachelor or Master in IT or comparable)
Join actcon GmbH and support one of the most innovative digital products in the agricultural sector, developed by one of the world's largest chemical companies.. We are looking for a proactive and technically skilled IT Support & Monitoring Specialist to ensure the stability and performance of our systems, drive improvements in monitoring, and support a seamless operations process in a highly collaborative, international environment. This position is remote-first, but we appreciate occasional attendance at on-site team meetings in Cologne.
After a detailed induction programme, you will take on responsibility in the following areas:
Monitoring & System Operations
Monitor system metrics using AWS Console, Datadog, and Kibana
Respond to anomalies (e.g., restart pods, replay messages, increase disk space)
Proactively implement new monitoring metrics based on system health and product KPIs
Create reports on API usage and database query activity
Incident & Outage Handling
Assess incident impact and coordinate with relevant teams
Conduct first-level investigations and provide input to L3 support
Support root cause analysis and post-mortem documentation
Help establish continuous improvement processes
Ticket Handling
Manage tickets escalated from L1 support, including technical analysis or escalation to L3
Track resolution progress and communicate with stakeholders
Handle requests from country-specific ComOps teams (e.g., permission management, package assignments)
Communication & Documentation
Use Customers internal infrastructure for documentation and issue tracking
Participate in regular sync meetings with cross-functional teams
Ensure knowledge flow between L1 and L3 support levels
Your Profile
Successfully completed studies in the field of computer science or comparable, ideally with initial work experience or internships
Strong technical understanding and structured problem-solving skills
First experience with ticketing systems and support processes
Ideally, but not a must: first experience with cloud monitoring and logging tools (e.g., AWS, Datadog, Kibana)
Fluent English skills (spoken and written)
Independent and reliable way of working, strong team orientation
Suitable for recent graduates with relevant practical experience or professionals with industry background
What We Offer
Remote-first role with optional in-person team meetings in Cologne
30 days of paid vacation
Christmas bonus
Urban Sports Club membership
Bike leasing options
Regular company events and branded merchandise
A professional, supportive and international team environment
About actcon GmbH actcon GmbH is a consulting and IT services company based in Cologne. We support large-scale digital solutions across Europe. In this position, you will be part of a high-impact operations team working on an advanced digital platform in the agricultural technology sector, developed by one of the world’s leading chemical companies. You will contribute directly to the stability, scalability, and success of a forward-thinking, data-driven product.
Interested? We look forward to receiving your application – whether you're starting your career or looking for your next step. Apply now:milo.graeff@actcon-gmbh.de
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EINSATZORT
50667 Köln
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Deutschland
BRANCHE
IT
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29577485
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