Service Description
Cloud Infrastructure Management
- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot managed and self‑hosted cloud platforms (Azure, Kubernetes, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Keycloak, Opensearch).
- Apply routine updates, patches, and upgrades following internal security and compliance processes.
- Configure and manage access controls and secrets using IAM tools and platform‑native mechanisms.
- Maintain infrastructure configuration through Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Helm).
- Produce and maintain operational and technical documentation.
DevOps & Automation
- Support deployment workflows through CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, Git, ArgoCD or similar.
- Contribute to improving deployment reliability, automation, and consistency.
Monitoring & Optimization
- Monitor system health and respond to platform incidents.
- Escalate complex problems to senior engineers when appropriate.
- Provide input on system capacity, performance, and improvement opportunities.
Support & Maintenance
- Perform routine backups, restore operations, and basic disaster recovery tasks.
- Collaborate with engineering, development, and security teams to resolve infrastructure-level issues and support platform evolution.
Collaboration & Agile Delivery
- Work with the team to design, implement, and deliver cloud components defined in the product backlog.
- Participate in Scrum ceremonies (planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives).
- Contribute to continuous improvement through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and iterative refinement.
Technical Skills
- Hands-on experience with Azure cloud operations: provisioning, monitoring, cost awareness.
- Knowledge of core Azure services such as:
- Identity and Access Control
- Virtual Networks
- Logic Apps
- Azure Firewall
- VPN Gateway
- Azure Monitoring
- Operational experience with:
Kubernetes, Kafka, PostgreSQL, CEPH, Opensearch, Keycloak.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and container orchestration (Helm).
- Basic scripting capabilities (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (Azure DevOps, Git, ArgoCD).
- Solid understanding of cloud security, IAM, and data protection principles.
Soft Skills
- Analytical, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication skills in English (French, Dutch, or German are a plus).
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating closely with teammates.
- Ability to follow guidance from Lead Engineers, Architects, or Operations Managers.
- Comfortable working with ticketing, documentation, and operational tooling.
On-Call Duties
- Willingness to participate in shift or on-call rotations in accordance with operational requirements.
Additional Information
- Candidates must have a valid work and residence permit for Belgium (if non-EU)
- The client values diversity and inclusion, offering a positive work culture focused on well-being
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative, ground-breaking technologies in the energy sector
