DevOps Automation Platform Engineer - ARHS

OpenTalent; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent is seeking an experienced CI/CD Platform Engineer to design, maintain and optimize our CI/CD platforms across Azure DevOps Server and Kubernetes-based environments. You will implement reusable pipelines, automation, Helm deployments and IaC practices to improve speed, security and reliability.

You will lead knowledge transfer, deliver training sessions and provide guidance to development teams. A minimum of 5 years in CI/CD and Kubernetes is required, with CKAD/CKA or AZ-400

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant IT professional experience with CI/CD platforms
• At least 3 years in Azure DevOps Server administration
• At least 2 years deploying applications on Kubernetes environments
• 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 (automation, CI, CD, feedback loops)
• Strong knowledge of containerization, packaging and deployment on Kubernetes (Helm charts, operators, pipelines)
• Good knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform or Puppet)
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• English language with strong communication and documentation abilities

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain and improve CI/CD platforms and supporting infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments
• Review and update application and infrastructure designs for scalability, security, performance and operational efficiency
• Design, maintain and improve Kubernetes-based container platforms including Azure and Rancher/RKE2
• Develop reusable CI/CD pipelines, templates and automation for delivery
• Create and maintain automation scripts for build, release and deployment processes
• Package and deploy applications using Helm charts and Kubernetes deployment mechanisms
• Ensure repeatable, reliable deployment processes across environments
• Administer, maintain and upgrade CI/CD platform components and build agents
• Provide technical support and guidance to development teams on CI/CD usage and deployment
• Deliver training sessions and knowledge transfer on CI/CD tools and DevOps practices
• Collect, analyse and report platform metrics (cycle time, uptime, error rates)
• Maintain minimum 5 years of CI/CD related experience including Kubernetes deployments

Skills

CI/CD platforms

Azure DevOps

Kubernetes

Helm charts

Terraform

Puppet

DevOps

Automation

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CKAD

CKA

Azure DevOps Server

Azure DevOps Services

Job description

• 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


• Minimum 5 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)


• 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)