DevOps Engineer

agap2 Netherlands; Randstad; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop

Mobile phone

Travel allowance

Pension plan

25 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Hybrid mode

Dutch language classes

Talent management budget

Job summary

agap2 is hiring a DevOps Engineer to join our international team with a local focus in the Netherlands. You will build, deploy, and maintain scalable applications and infrastructure across backend, cloud, automation, testing, and CI/CD domains.

The role requires strong Python and FastAPI skills, plus hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure. You will contribute to API development, database optimization, automated testing, and IaC with Terraform while collaborating with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Python and FastAPI.
• Solid experience with SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience with PyTest and automated testing using Playwright.
• Strong knowledge of Docker and containerized application development.
• Practical experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud-based services.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and/or Azure DevOps.
• Good understanding and hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Experience integrating and consuming GraphQL APIs.
• Familiarity with React, particularly for full-stack collaboration and API integration.
• Understanding of backend performance optimization and database query optimization.
• Experience working with Git/GitHub and collaborative software development workflows.
• Experience working in Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and maintain robust, scalable applications and infrastructure.
• Work across backend, cloud, automation, testing, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
• Collaborate with frontend developers for full-stack integration.
• Monitor and improve reliability, security, and performance.
• Develop and maintain APIs using Python and FastAPI.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases.
• Create automated tests and test scripts.
• Implement IaC with Terraform.
• Containerize with Docker and orchestrate with Kubernetes.
• Manage cloud services on Azure and deploy CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

PyTest

Playwright

Git

GitHub Actions

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

GraphQL

React

CI/CD

Agile

Tools

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Job description

Agap2 is a European IT and Engineering Consultancy, active in 14 countries with over 9.500 employees. The company was founded in Portugal and since 2014 we are based in the Netherlands with our Amsterdam office to provide our expertise to the Dutch market. Our employees are defined by the so-called “Agapian spirit”, which is summarized in 5 keywords: family, union, friendship, team spirit, and learning.

Did you identify with what defines us? Then read on to find out more.

The position

As a DevOps Engineer at agap2, you take on the challenge within an international environment with a local focus. You will have the opportunity to work on various projects over the years, based on your experience and interests. Projects within industries such as Banking, Fintech, Telco, Retail, Sports, and Healthcare are. While working at Agap2, you are expected to share your knowledge while also having the opportunity to learn new technologies. We believe that sharing knowledge is the key to personal development. Our talent management program is tailor-made to allow you to develop and grow in your career, the way you envision it. Because we work with various customers, you are also expected to be able to adapt to different environments

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining robust, scalable, and reliable applications, systems, and infrastructure.

You will work across backend development, cloud infrastructure, automation, testing, CI/CD, and modern DevOps practices. The ideal candidate is technically curious, enjoys solving complex problems, and is comfortable learning and working across different areas of technology.

• Develop and maintain APIs and server-side applications using Python and FastAPI.
• Design, manage, and optimize PostgreSQL databases.
• Develop and maintain automated tests, unit tests, and test scripts using PyTest and Playwright.
• Use GitHub for source control, code collaboration, and development workflows.
• Build, containerize, and deploy applications using Docker.
• Deploy and manage cloud-based services and infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Deploy, manage, and orchestrate containerized services using Kubernetes.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and/or Azure DevOps.
• Integrate and work with GraphQL APIs to optimize data retrieval and application performance.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and work with React where required for full-stack collaboration and API integration.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously improve application and infrastructure reliability, scalability, and security.
• Apply DevAI / AI-assisted development tools and practices to improve engineering productivity, automation, testing, troubleshooting, and software delivery.

What You Bring to the Position

• 5+ years of experience with Python and FastAPI.
• Solid experience with SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience with PyTest and automated testing using Playwright.
• Strong knowledge of Docker and containerized application development.
• Practical experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud-based services.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and/or Azure DevOps.
• Good understanding and hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Experience integrating and consuming GraphQL APIs.
• Familiarity with React, particularly for full-stack collaboration and API integration.
• Understanding of backend performance optimization and database query optimization.
• Experience working with Git/GitHub and collaborative software development workflows.
• Experience working in Agile methodologies.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Including a laptop, mobile phone, full travel allowance, and pension plan.
• Work-Life Balance: 25 vacation days, flexible working hours in a
• hybrid mode.Professional Growth: Weekly Dutch classes and a tailored talent management program with a financial budget to help you achieve your professional goals
• Dynamic Culture: Diverse team activities from tech meetups to sports and social events.

Is there still room for fun? Of course! The combination of fun and development is essential in our team. A small impression: our team consists of more than 10 nationalities, we play paddle and regularly organize tech meetups, happy hours drinks, and pub quizzes.

At agap2 we defend equality and value diversity. We create a safe, diverse environment where opportunities are equal for all employees. All candidates with skills matching the position are welcome to join us!