DevOps / Automation Engineer

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.