Senior Azure Platform Engineer (Relocation Provided)

Wypoon Technologies BV; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Wypoon Technologies in Amsterdam as an experienced Azure Platform Engineer to design, manage and automate containerised workloads in Microsoft Azure. You will work across container orchestration, IaC, CI/CD, networking, identity, observability and cloud security to build reliable, secure cloud platforms.

Strong automation and programming capabilities are essential, with a focus on backend-heavy systems and reducing repetitive operational work through engineering and automation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience with cloud, platform or infrastructure engineering, including Azure.
• Proven experience running containerised workloads in production Azure environments.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with AKS, Azure Container Apps and/or Azure App Service.
• Strong IaC experience with Terraform and Bicep.
• Proven experience automating Dev, Sec and Ops processes via CI/CD, preferably Azure DevOps.
• Solid knowledge of cloud networking and Identity & Access Management concepts.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, TypeScript or equivalent.
• Experience designing or developing backend-heavy systems.
• Interest in automating repetitive tasks via scripting and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics Workspaces.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage and continuously improve Azure cloud environments supporting containerised production workloads.
• Build and operate container platforms using AKS, Azure Container Apps and/or Azure App Service.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Bicep.
• Automate development, security and operational processes through CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Azure DevOps.
• Automate repetitive infrastructure and operational activities using scripting, programming and Infrastructure as Code.
• Implement and maintain appropriate networking and Identity & Access Management controls within Azure environments.
• Apply security principles and best practices across public-cloud infrastructure and containerised workloads.
• Support monitoring and operational visibility using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics Workspaces.
• Develop and maintain automation and backend-oriented solutions using languages such as Python, Java, TypeScript or equivalent.
• Contribute to the design of secure, maintainable and scalable backend-heavy systems.

Skills

Azure

Container orchestration

CI/CD

Automation

Terraform

Bicep

Azure DevOps

Python

Java

TypeScript

Tools

AKS

Azure Container Apps

Azure App Service

Terraform

Bicep

Azure DevOps

Python

Java

TypeScript

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Azure Platform Engineer / Cloud Engineer with strong hands‑on expertise in designing, managing and automating containerised workloads within Microsoft Azure. The role requires substantial experience operating Azure environments in production within corporate organisations and building reliable, secure and automated cloud platforms.

You will work across container orchestration, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, networking, identity, observability and cloud security. The position also requires strong automation and programming capabilities, with a particular focus on supporting backend-heavy systems and reducing repetitive operational work through engineering and automation.

Why Join Us?

At Wypoon Technologies, you’ll work on dynamic projects for industry leaders such as Heineken, ING, ASML, Philips, and Shell, tackling exciting challenges and delivering tailored enterprise solutions.

Here’s what makes us stand out:

Impactful Work: Shape the future of our clients’ digital landscapes.

Innovative Environment: Collaborate within a supportive team that values learning and growth.

State‑of‑the‑art technology: Access the latest tools and platforms.

Global Opportunities: Are you dreaming of living and working in the Netherlands or Belgium?We provide full support with visa processes, making your transition smooth and hassle‑free!

Key Responsibilities

• Design, manage and continuously improve Azure cloud environments supporting containerised production workloads.
• Build and operate container platforms using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Apps and/or Azure App Service.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Bicep.
• Automate development, security and operational processes through CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Azure DevOps.
• Automate repetitive infrastructure and operational activities using scripting, programming and Infrastructure as Code.
• Implement and maintain appropriate networking and Identity & Access Management controls within Azure environments.
• Apply security principles and best practices across public‑cloud infrastructure and containerised workloads.
• Support monitoring and operational visibility using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics Workspaces.
• Develop and maintain automation and backend‑oriented solutions using languages such as Python, Java, TypeScript or equivalent.
• Contribute to the design of secure, maintainable and scalable backend‑heavy systems.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant hands‑on experience with cloud, platform or infrastructure engineering, including substantial experience with Azure environments.
• Proven experience running containerised workloads in production Azure environments within corporate organisations.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with AKS, Azure Container Apps and/or Azure App Service.
• Strong Infrastructure as Code experience, including writing Terraform and Bicep configurations.
• Proven experience automating Dev, Sec and Ops processes through CI/CD solutions, preferably Azure DevOps.
• Solid knowledge of cloud networking and Identity & Access Management concepts.
• Strong understanding of security principles for public‑cloud environments and containerised workloads.
• Strong programming skills using Python, Java, TypeScript or an equivalent language.
• Experience designing or developing backend‑heavy systems.
• Strong interest in automating repetitive tasks through scripting, programming and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics Workspaces.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID is considered an advantage.

Technology Stack

• Cloud: Microsoft Azure
• Containers: AKS, Azure Container Apps, Azure App Service
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Bicep
• DevOps / CI/CD: Azure DevOps
• Observability: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics Workspaces
• Identity: Microsoft Entra ID
• Programming: Python, Java, TypeScript or equivalent

Join Wypoon Technologies, where your expertise will thrive, your ideas will be valued, and your career will reach new heights.