DevOps Automation (Platform) Engineer

Arhs; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arhs is seeking a senior DevOps Engineer to design, implement and maintain sophisticated CI/CD platforms across cloud and on‑prem environments. You will drive Kubernetes deployments in Azure and Rancher/RKE2, build reusable pipelines, and automate release processes. Strong automation, IaC and English communication skills are essential.

You will lead improvements, mentor teams and deliver training on DevOps practices while monitoring platform metrics and ensuring security and performance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in IT with CI/CD platforms and DevOps exposure.
• 3+ years in Azure DevOps Server administration.
• 2+ years deploying apps on Kubernetes clusters.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• CKAD/CKA/AZ-400 or equal certifications preferred.
• Expert knowledge of Azure DevOps Server and Azure DevOps Services.
• Strong IaC experience with Terraform or similar tools.
• Excellent English communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain and improve CI/CD platforms across cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Review designs for scalability, security, performance and efficiency.
• Develop container platforms on Kubernetes (Azure, Rancher/RKE2).
• Create reusable CI/CD pipelines, templates and automation solutions.
• Develop automation scripts for build, release, deployment and operations.
• Package and deploy apps using Helm charts and Kubernetes deployments.
• Ensure repeatable, reliable deployment processes across environments.
• Administer and upgrade CI/CD platform components and agents.
• Provide guidance to development teams on CI/CD usage.
• Deliver training and knowledge transfer on DevOps tools and practices.
• Collect and report platform metrics (cycle time, uptime, error rates).

Skills

Azure DevOps

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Automation scripting

Terraform

Puppet

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CKAD/CKA/AZ-400 certs

Tools

Azure DevOps Server

Kubernetes

Helm

Rancher/RKE2

CI/CD automation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain and improve CI/CD platforms and supporting infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments
• Review and update application and infrastructure designs to ensure scalability, security, performance and operational efficiency
• Design, maintain and improve container platforms based on Kubernetes technologies, including Azure and Rancher/RKE2 environments
• Develop reusable CI/CD pipelines, templates and automation solutions for application and infrastructure delivery
• Create and maintain automation scripts to support build, release, deployment and platform operations processes
• Package and deploy applications using Helm charts and Kubernetes-native deployment mechanisms
• Ensure repeatable, reliable and maintainable deployment processes across development and operational environments
• Administer, maintain and upgrade CI/CD platform components, including application servers and build agents
• Provide technical support and guidance to development teams on CI/CD platform usage and deployment processes
• Deliver training sessions and knowledge transfer activities related to CI/CD tools, DevOps practices and platform capabilities
• Collect, analyse and report platform metrics, including cycle time, time-to-value, uptime, error rates and CI/CD platform usage

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of relevant IT professional experience working with CI/CD platforms, including at least 3 years in Azure DevOps Server administration and at least 2 years deploying applications on Kubernetes environments
• Minimum education level 6 degree (Bachelor's)
• At least 1 certification among: Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent, internationally recognized certification
• Expert knowledge of Azure DevOps Server and Azure DevOps Services administration
• Excellent knowledge of CI/CD pipeline design, configuration and automation practices
• Strong knowledge of DevOps principles and best practices, including automation, continuous integration, continuous delivery, feedback loops and fail-fast methodologies
• Excellent knowledge of application containerization, packaging and deployment on Kubernetes clusters, including Helm charts, operators and deployment pipelines
• Good knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and methodologies, such as Terraform or Puppet
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills in English; collaboration and documentation skills

Additional desirable certifications

• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)