Cloud DevOps platform engineer

Cloud DevOps platform engineer

We are looking for a Cloud DevOps platform engineer for our client in Utrecht.

Location: Utrecht / Remote
Start date: 1st of April, sooner if possible
Period: 1 year minimum, with the option to extend
Contract hours: 40 hours per week
Hourly rate: negotiable

Project description
As Platform engineer you will become part of an enthusiastic and autonomous DevOps team. This team is responsible for the development and support of various PaaS platforms, with a focus on self-service and automation. The team consists of 10-16 people with various skills (e.g., Software engineering (Ruby) and affinity with Linux, Windows Server, Splunk, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, VMWare, Microsoft Azure and Puppet) working on different areas (Back-end, front-end, DevOps) 
 
You will be responsible for the analysis, design and build of various microservices and components, that make up the platform. Core activities will be the development of new components, migration of existing components and the integration with related systems. You are capable of handling user stories including automated tests, by yourself or with a team, that can run autonomous. 

Activities

• Maintain and improve the various container solutions the platform offers, like Docker and Kubernetes. 
• Deliver added value in the expansion, adjustment and improvement of the existing PaaS services. 
• Use automation to improve operational processes. 
• Continuous improvement of the solution (improve quality and act on enhancement requests). 
• Disclose Public Cloud providers, to enable a Hybrid Cloud solution 
• Build, maintain and document software solutions. 

Competence 

• At least 3-5 years of experience as DevOps engineer (broad knowledge on operating systems, networking, virtualization, software development etc.). 
• Extensive knowledge of Ruby/Python. 
• Extensive experience with Git 
• Extensive experience with Jira. 
• Extensive knowledge on containerized solutions like Docker (Swarm) and Kubernetes. 
• Relevant experience with Public Cloud (e.g., Azure or AWS). 
• Relevant experience with Jenkins/Continuous Integration and Delivery. 
• Relevant experience with Agile/Scrum development process. 
• Experience with automated testing. 
• Experience with Microservices. 
• Experience with complex IT infrastructures and customer processes. 
• Experience with Microsoft Server components like Windows Server and SQL Server etc. 

Personal profile

• Innovative, out-of-the-box, result driven. 
• Proactive approach toward system and process improvements. 
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills; Critical thinking. 
• Proficient in Dutch and English. 
• Team player. 

We would like to receive the following information. These are the minimum requirements to the offer:

• A recently updated resume (MS Word); 
• Motivation to the offer;
• Information regarding your availability;
• Hourly rate (excl. VAT, incl. expenses).

We are looking forward to receiving your offer.