Cloud Engineer (GCP / Python)

Xccelerated | Part of Xebia; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Weekly technical training

Company laptop and modern tooling

Great lunches and well-stocked snack bar

Job summary

A tech accelerator is seeking a Medior Cloud Engineer to design and implement secure, scalable AWS cloud infrastructure in the Netherlands. You'll work with top-notch clients, focusing on infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native applications. Candidates should have 4-5 years of relevant experience in Cloud Engineering, along with strong AWS skills and Infrastructure as Code expertise. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and a focus on training and mentoring.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, or DevOps.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.
• Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Build and maintain infrastructure using Terraform / Cloudformation.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows.

Skills

AWS cloud services

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

CI/CD pipelines

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Software engineering skills (Python or Go)

Cloud security and networking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cloud, IT, or a related field

Job description

Are you a Cloud Engineer based in Europe and ready for your next career step?

Would you like to relocate to the Netherlands and design & implement secure, scalable AWS cloud infrastructure while accelerating your growth through structured, high-level training?

At Xccelerated, we are looking for Medior Cloud Engineers who want to work on real client projects, deepen their cloud and infrastructure expertise, and grow quickly in an international environment.

🔧 What you’ll work on

As a Cloud Engineer, you will focus on building and maintaining modern cloud platforms with a strong emphasis on infrastructure, automation, and scalability.

You will:

• Design and implement secure, scalable AWS cloud infrastructure
• Build and maintain infrastructure using Terraform (IaC) / Cloudformation
• Set up and manage landing zones and cloud environments
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
• Work closely with engineering teams to support cloud-native applications
• Automate infrastructure and processes to improve reliability and performance
• Contribute to architectural decisions and best practices across the platform

You are a Cloud Engineer who enjoys building scalable, secure cloud platforms and has a strong foundation in both infrastructure and software engineering. You like working hands-on, solving complex problems, and continuously improving systems through automation.

You bring:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cloud, IT, or a related field
• 4–5 years of experience in Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, or DevOps
• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS cloud services (e.g. EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, VPC, etc.)
• Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform
• Experience designing and building scalable cloud infrastructure and landing zones
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and cloud‑native development practices
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong software engineering skills (preferably in Python or Go)
• Understanding of cloud security, networking, and best practices
• Willingness to relocate to the Netherlands and work in an international, English‑speaking environment

🎁 What we offer

At Xccelerated, we offer more than a job — we offer a career accelerator in Cloud Engineering.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Weekly technical training, mentoring, and innovation days
• Company laptop and modern tooling
• Great lunches, excellent coffee, and a well‑stocked snack bar
• Hybrid working model and an international team

Xccelerated (part of the Xebia Group) is a tech accelerator focused on developing the next generation of Cloud, Data & AI professionals.

You’ll work four days per week on real client projects and spend one day per week on structured training, coaching, and innovation. After one year, you’ll have the opportunity to join the client organization directly.

📩 Interested in relocating to the Netherlands?

We’d love to hear from you.

📋 Application process

• Introductory interview with one of our recruiters
• Technical assessment & discussion with one of our Tech Leads (remote)
• We aim to complete the process within 1–3 weeks, depending on availability