Cloud Engineer

Software Search; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Search in the Netherlands seeks a skilled Cloud Engineer to design and implement sophisticated cloud solutions, owning technical delivery from end to end.

You will drive automation of cloud infrastructure, develop IaC and CI/CD pipelines, and ensure robust security and observability across environments.

The role requires 5+ years in cloud, Dutch language fluency, and hands-on experience with Azure/AWS/GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, and modern DevSecOps practices.

Qualifications

• Completed technical higher professional or university education.
• At least 5 years of demonstrable work experience in a cloud environment.
• Fluent Dutch, both spoken and written (C1 level).
• Hands-on experience with at least one cloud platform (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and IaC tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex cloud solutions with responsibility for technical execution and delivery.
• Lead automation of cloud infrastructure with IaC and CI/CD pipelines.
• Diagnose and resolve problems in complex cloud environments, focusing on performance, security and reliability.
• Experiment, innovate, and coach team members to raise overall expertise.
• Advise, build, and implement strategic cloud execution aligned with organizational goals.
• Apply DevSecOps principles across the cloud delivery lifecycle.

Skills

Dutch language (C1)

Azure

AWS

GCP

Terraform

Pulumi

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Python

Go

PowerShell

FinOps

Education

Technical degree (HBO/WO)

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

Jenkins

Job description

Cloud Engineer

Salary: €10,000
Location: The Randstad
Type: Hybrid

What are you going to do?

As a Cloud Engineer, you get the opportunity to:

• Design and implement complex cloud solutions — Work on innovative projects with advanced cloud solutions, where you are responsible for the technical execution and delivery.
• Take the lead in the automation of cloud infrastructure — Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines to streamline and accelerate deployment processes.
• Diagnose and resolve problems in complex cloud environments — You are the expert in analyzing and resolving performance, stability, and security issues.
• Experiment, innovate, and coach — Develop your skills with the latest tools and frameworks and actively share your knowledge with team members to increase overall expertise.
• Bring your vision to life — Advise, build, and implement; you are in control of the technical execution and contribute to strategic choices.
• Actively apply DevSecOps principles — Integrate security into every phase of the cloud delivery lifecycle, from design to deployment and monitoring.

What are you bringing?

• A completed technical higher professional or university education.
• At least 5 years of demonstrable work experience in a cloud environment, of which at least 2–3 years in a similar role or with similar responsibilities.
• Fluent Dutch, both spoken and written (C1 level).
• In-depth knowledge of and hands-on experience with at least one of the following cloud platforms: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Extensive experience with DevOps principles and setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines (for example Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, Azure Bicep, or AWS CloudFormation.
• In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker) and experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, AKS, EKS, GKE).
• Experience with implementing and managing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (for example Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Splunk, Datadog), and applying observability principles.
• Experience in cloud security and implementing security measures within cloud infrastructures (for example identity and access management, network security).
• Experience with scripting and automation in languages such as Python, Bash, Go, or PowerShell.
• Knowledge of FinOps principles and experience with cost optimization in the cloud.
• Relevant professional certifications (for example Azure Administrator Associate, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Engineer) or willingness to obtain them in the short term.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills to understand complex technical challenges and implement effective, scalable solutions.

Are you the Cloud Engineer ready to take the next step and make a difference at our organization? We’d love to hear from you!

Who are we?

We are a dynamic and fast-growing organization specializing in IT consultancy. With teams of experts in Cloud, Data, Security, and Software Development, we strive for excellence and customer satisfaction. We put our consultants first and focus on fairly distributing revenue among our team.

We Connect.
It is all about our people. They are our most important asset, so we take good care of them by listening and thinking along with them. Our consultants receive 1-on-1 coaching from the very beginning. When they feel comfortable in their own skin, our clients benefit too. You see some colleagues just as often as some family members. Fortunately, we work with the best, and you can even learn a thing or two from them.

We Play.
In our work, we do what we are good at, but above all, what we enjoy, and that leads to results. We work hard for them, but we celebrate perhaps even harder, each in our own way. From annual summer events and holiday parties to ski trips, board games, tastings, and office events — there is something for everyone. And if you feel like something is missing, seize the opportunity to initiate and organize a fun event yourself.

We Go!
After pre-selection, consultants choose for themselves which assignment they want to work on. We offer a training budget and regularly organize in-house knowledge sessions, including food and drinks. Within our compensation structure, the consultant receives 70% of what we invoice. They can leave those negotiations to us.

Application process

You are applying
We will carefully review your application and contact you within 5 working days to schedule an initial meeting.

The first introduction
During the initial meeting, we will discuss your experience and the content of the position, and tell you more about the organization and the compensation structure.

Technical interview
Following this initial conversation, there will be an interview with one of our consultants. This way, you will immediately get to know someone from your future team, and we can delve deeper into your experience and what you can bring.

Final conversation
After these conversations, you will have a good understanding of the organization. During this final meeting, we will go through the employment contract together and translate the legal language into plain, understandable Dutch.

The moment of truth
Once all your questions have been answered and you agree to everything, we can proceed to signing the employment contract.