DevOps Engineer – Kubernetes & Terraform

Our client, a prominent research organization focused on environmental data, is looking for a specialist to support advanced earth observation systems. The role involves managing scalable cloud platforms and big data analytics infrastructures to process vast datasets from satellite and airborne sources.

• Support DevOps and project-specific requirements within complex cloud environments.
• Maintain and take responsibility for the operational infrastructure alongside the engineering team.
• Resolve configuration and infrastructure-as-code tickets for internal projects.
• Deploy and support new components within the software stack and public cloud environments.
• Analyze complex system issues using monitoring, logging, and metrics to propose efficiency improvements.
• Implement security best practices throughout the infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT architects and engineers to optimize software stack components.

• You have a Master’s degree in applied IT, Industrial Sciences, or an equivalent technical field.
• You possess 5+ years of experience with cloud applications on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• You bring experience in Kubernetes environments and proficiency in writing Helm charts.
• You have experience with CI/CD, configuration, and automation frameworks including Terraform, ArgoCD, Jenkins, and Packer.
• You possess experience in Linux native environments such as CentOS, RedHat, or Alma Linux.
• You have knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for cloud environments and general ICT infrastructure solutions.
• You bring experience with virtualization technologies such as Docker, VMWare, or OpenStack and have participated in migration trajectories.
• You have experience working in Agile or DevOps environments.
• You are proactive, service-minded, and possess strong analytical skills.
• You are Native in Dutch with a fluent command of English.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with distributed processing tools like Apache Spark or Dask.
• Knowledge of Python or Golang.
• Ability to take ownership of specific software stack components.

• Start date: 01/11/2026.
• Duration: 6 months.
• Work regime: Full-time.
• Location: Mol.
• Working model: Hybrid.
• Contract: Open to both permanent employees and freelancers.