SUMMARY:
Our client, located in the Netherlands, is looking for a:

DevOps Consultant/Engineer (or Architect)

POSITION INFO:
As a DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of Cloud solutions, focusing on data integration and cloud automation services to meet the organization’s needs. You will collaborate closely with IT and development teams to ensure the efficient deployment and operation of Cloud services within the organization.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design, deploy, and manage Cloud infrastructure, optimizing data integration and cloud automation.
• Data Integration: Develop and maintain data integration processes and pipelines to facilitate seamless data movement between different systems and databases.
• Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce security best practices to protect cloud resources, data, and applications. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Automation and Scripting: Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline cloud provisioning, monitoring, and management tasks, with a particular focus on database and data integration processes.
• Scaling and Optimization: Monitor system performance, analyze metrics, and scale resources as needed to ensure optimal performance and cost-efficiency.
• Disaster Recovery: Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and mechanisms to ensure business continuity, with a special emphasis on data integrity.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, provide technical expertise, and support application deployment and integration with Cloud services.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud infrastructure, data integration processes, and cloud automation.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in Microsoft, AWS, OCI, or Google Cloud Infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing concepts, virtualization, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell, with a focus on data integration and data replication.
• Experience with cloud security practices and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools for cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Any Cloud certifications are a plus.

Good to Have

• Experience with multiple cloud platforms.
• Experience with Database Management (installing, configuring, and maintaining databases in a cloud environment, performing performance tuning, backup, and recovery).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with third-party cloud orchestration and automation technologies (e.g., Terraform).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, especially for data integration and database deployment.