Cloud DevOps Engineer (Azure)

What We Do

Utilus is a fast-growing and highly ambitious software delivery company. We design, build, manage and operate highly scalable and complex software projects in the heart of the primary business processes of our clients, including Tennet, Eneco, Dura Vermeer and Nederlandse Loterij.

We work on sustainability by focusing mainly on assignments in the heart of the energy transition. We believe in the universal truth that true transformation is only attainable if our clients are prepared to ‘do the work’. That’s why at Utilus, we help our clients to ‘do the work’: by developing an approach to improve and renew essential IT, all while keeping the clients business running smoothly.

We take an honest and constructive approach, our two core values, to renewing and enhancing essential IT systems.

About The Job

We are currently seeking a Cloud DevOps Engineer to join our rapidly growing team. 

The Cloud DevOps Engineer will support a mission-critical system by designing, building, and maintaining Azure-based application platforms. Working closely with developers, architects, and project teams, the engineer helps ensure reliable delivery and smooth operation in a fast-paced environment. They also contribute to technical decision-making and guide stakeholders toward effective, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities Cloud DevOps Engineer (Azure)

• Design, build, and maintain application platforms on Azure, including cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code using Terraform.

• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud, infrastructure, and deployment issues to ensure reliable, high-performing and highly available systems.

• Make and advocate for sound technology decisions, contributing constructively to architectural direction and platform evolution.

• Collaborate across teams and clients to deliver, support, and modernize a mission-critical system in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Initiate improvements to existing systems and elaborate these changes to stakeholders

What We Are Looking For

• You have a bachelor's or Master degree in IT (or related) field

• > 5 years relevant experience in DevOps Engineering in a mission-critical environment

• You have strong Azure-wide cloud engineering experience

• You are proficient in CI/CD automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) 

• You have solid Kubernetes expertise

• You are willing to work on a project for a client that offers lottery/gambling services

• You are willing to be available for standby duty (24/7 shift 1x per month), a 24/7 allowance is included

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with AWS Cloud 

• Proficiency in Dutch 

• Experience with on-call support & Incident Management

What We Offer

• Collaborative culture: Work alongside brilliant minds, exchange ideas, and contribute to a dynamic and inclusive work environment. 

• Competitive compensation: Receive a generous salary package, including a yearly bonus up to 20% 

• Work-life balance: Benefit from flexible working hours and unlimited paid time off (PTO) allowing you to achieve harmony between your personal and professional life. 

• Budget for personal development and learning opportunities, as we embrace a growth mindset. 

• Personal budget for setting up your home office. 

*Please note that we only accept applicants who are located in the Netherlands and that Utilus does not cover relocation.

Utilus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.