DevOps / Automation Engineer
Summary
Designs and maintains Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation using Terraform for hybrid cloud/on-prem environments.
We are looking for an experienced DevOps / Automation Engineer to support the maintenance and automation of Azure DevOps infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines across on‑premises and cloud environments. This is an Expert‑level role with a hybrid work setup, requiring presence at the client's headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and improve Azure DevOps infrastructure (on‑premises and cloud based).
- Implement and manage automated deployment and configuration processes.
- Provide operational support for server and application deployments.
- Facilitate and enhance CI/CD pipelines using best practices.
- Establish and maintain standardized procedures for system deployments.
- Monitor and maintain the CI/CD infrastructure to ensure high performance and availability.
- Conduct technical reviews, design deployment strategies, and provide technical assurance.
- Design, implement, and manage build/release infrastructure.
- Develop infrastructure automation using Terraform.
Requirements
- EU citizenship is mandatory.
- University degree (minimum 3 years) in a relevant field with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience after graduation, or a 4‑year degree with at least 9 years of experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in systems and IT operations.
- Minimum 3 years of experience with CI/CD tools, including Azure DevOps Server and Agents (lifecycle, pipelines creation, and maintenance).
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in Agile environments.
- Minimum 1 year of hands‑on experience with Terraform (infrastructure as code).
- Strong understanding of DevOps principles and best practices.
- Excellent knowledge of Azure DevOps Server and Azure DevOps agent lifecycle.
- Excellent knowledge of Azure DevOps CI/CD pipeline creation, templating, and maintenance.
- Good knowledge of infrastructure as code design using Terraform.
- Proficiency in English at minimum CEFR level B2.
Required Certificates
- No specific certificates are mandatory, but the following are considered a strong plus:
- Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert / AZ‑400
- Terraform Associate or Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional
- RHCSA / RHCE
Ideal Candidate
- Have a strong hands‑on background in Azure DevOps automation and CI/CD practices.
- Are confident in designing infrastructure deployment processes using Terraform.
- Can work independently and manage complex DevOps environments.
- Are passionate about automation, standardization, and process improvement.
- Are proactive, structured, and thrive in remote international teams.
Benefits
- Contribute to major EU digital transformation projects.
- Work with modern DevOps stacks and automation tools.
- Enjoy hybrid flexibility and collaborative team culture.
- Develop professionally with support for certifications and growth.