Cloud engineer

Mediahuis Nederland; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European media group is seeking a Cloud Engineer to build and maintain cloud infrastructure, support developers, and solve complex issues. This role requires extensive experience in cloud automation, working in a collaborative, international team. Ideal candidates have a strong technical foundation, hands-on experience with AWS or Azure, and skills in Kubernetes and Docker. Full-time position based in Amsterdam.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in cloud infrastructure and automation.
• Hands-on knowledge of AWS or Azure.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience with both Linux and Windows environments.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g. Bash, PowerShell).
• Solid understanding of networking and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Support development teams with cloud infrastructure expertise.
• Take ownership of operations and improve system architecture.
• Align infrastructure with the DEV team.
• Stay updated with trends in web hosting, DevOps, and the Cloud.
• Participate in an on-call rotation after onboarding.
• Spot improvements, resolve complex problems, and monitor cost efficiency.
• Document work thoroughly and approach resolving instability structurally.

Skills

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

Bash scripting

PowerShell scripting

Linux environments

Windows environments

Networking

CI/CD (GitLab)

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Cloud engineer role at Mediahuis Nederland. Mediahuis is a leading European media group behind major news platforms. You’ll help build and maintain the cloud infrastructure that powers these sites, support developers, solve complex issues, and drive improvements in a collaborative, international team.

Responsibilities

• Support development teams with cloud infrastructure expertise
• Take ownership of operations and improve system architecture
• Assist in aligning infrastructure with the DEV team
• Stay up to date with trends and developments in web hosting, DevOps, and the Cloud ecosystem
• Participate in an on-call rotation after onboarding
• Actively spot improvements, resolve complex problems under pressure, and monitor cost efficiency
• Document work thoroughly and take a structured approach to resolving instability

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in cloud infrastructure and automation
• Hands-on knowledge of AWS or Azure
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible
• Experience with both Linux and Windows environments
• Strong scripting skills (e.g. Bash, PowerShell)
• Solid understanding of networking and CI/CD (ideally GitLab)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• IT System Custom Software Development
• Technology, Information and Media

We’re looking for someone with a strong technical foundation, an automation mindset, and the confidence to take initiative.

Mediahuis is a leading European media group behind major news platforms like telegraaf.nl and nieuwsblad.be. You’ll help build and maintain the cloud infrastructure that powers these sites, support developers, solve complex issues, and drive improvements in a collaborative, international team.