Senior DevOps Engineer – Azure & Terraform
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Summary
Senior DevOps engineer placed via Pauwels Consulting at a Belgian public-sector client: manages and automates Azure cloud infrastructure as code with Terraform, runs AKS/Kubernetes/Helm container platforms with GitOps, and builds CI/CD, monitoring, and security. 14-month contract, hybrid in Anderlecht.
Our client, a prominent organization in the public sector, is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to manage and automate complex cloud infrastructures. This role focuses on supporting development teams to ensure reliable, secure, and reproducible deployments within a highly regulated environment.
- Manage, maintain, and automate Azure infrastructures following Infrastructure as Code principles.
- Support container platforms based on Kubernetes, Helm, and GitOps methodologies.
- Implement and monitor logging, alerting, and performance solutions for cloud environments.
- Maintain cloud network components, security configurations, and access management.
- Provide technical coaching and knowledge transfer to ensure long-term expertise within the team.
- Analyze existing infrastructure to resolve configuration drift and optimize operational continuity.
- Collaborate with stakeholders in an Agile environment to align security and compliance requirements.
- 8+ years of experience with cloud platforms focusing on Microsoft Azure, AKS, Azure Functions, and Logic Apps.
- 8+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, including state management and modularization.
- 5+ years of experience with containerization technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
- 5+ years of experience with CI/CD automation and version control using GitHub Actions and Git.
- 5+ years of experience with scripting for automation using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
- 3+ years of experience with cloud networking components including Azure Firewall, vWAN, VNets, and DNS.
- 3+ years of experience with monitoring and security tools such as Azure Monitor, Grafana, Key Vault, and RBAC.
- Possess a proactive, result-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate a collaborative approach within multidisciplined Agile teams.
- You are native in Dutch or French with professional working knowledge of the other and good professional English.
Nice to Haves
- Certifications such as AZ-400, AZ-104, CKA, or CKAD.
- Experience with GitOps principles and tooling like Flux.
- Experience working in regulated environments or the public sector.
- Familiarity with Jira for project management.
- Willingness to coach and train technical colleagues.
- Start date: 14/12/2026
- Duration: 14 months
- Work regime: Full-time
- Location: Anderlecht
- Working model: Hybrid
- Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers