DevOps Engineer

As a Devops engineer you are involved in the full life cycle of a solution, being responsible for the design and implementation of solutions´ build, release, deployment, test and operation. You are the contact person for the Pon Companies related to questions on the devops platform and applications. As part of the Technology Innovation team you work closely together with the developers and engineers in the Pon Companies. The Technology Innovation team consists of 18 people and is part of the Datalab of Pon (60 FTE). You will be working in the Amsterdam and Leusden office and at the location of the Opco's. You will report into Lead Gen AI and Devops.

Your key tasks:

• Use and maintain tools, services and applications such as Jira, Github, Cloudflare, AWS, and GCP

• Drive quality solutions that are aligned with Pon's architectural standards including Security and create value for Pon and customers

• Take ownership of solutions´ build, release, deployment, test, and operation.

• Monitor production software

• Help refine your team's backlog by identifying and estimating your own tasks

• Make sure that you deliver the points that you have estimated in every sprint in line with the Definition of Done.

We measure your success by customer satisfaction, collaboration with other teams, product stability and quality, and the realization of the digital roadmap.

• You are a self-starter
• Eager to learn new technologies and tools
• You like working together in teams to find creative solutions
• You are an excellent communicator and can adjust to constant business change involving changing goals and technologies.

Must-haves:

• a Bachelor of Science in (e.g) Computer Science, Programming/Systems, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of programming experience
• Experience working in applications, systems, or IT operations
• Experience with agile team environment and processes
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of two or more programming languages (preferably Go, Rust, C++)
• You have an affinity with or are proficient at using and administering DevOps tooling
• Excellent communication skills in English and Dutch
• You must be a resident of the Netherlands

At Pon, you'll not only get a challenging and impactful role but also plenty of opportunities for personal development and a good work-life balance. What you can expect:

• A one-year contract with the prospect of a permanent position.

• A salary between € 4000 and € 5500 gross per month (depending on seniority).

• A performance bonus of up to 15% per year.

• A laptop, phone, and Shuttelpass for flexible travel.

• 20 vacation days (based on full-time) + an individual choice budget including 8% holiday pay, 13 extra-statutory leave days, and contributions for private lease and health insurance.

• An excellent pension scheme.

• A balance of working in the office, visiting various Pon Opcos, and working from home.

• Extensive opportunities for your development through our summer and winter labs, training, and education.

• Participation in Pon Fit activities, such as boot camps, bike tours, running events, golf clinics, and hockey.

• The option to join a collective health insurance plan with additional benefits.

• Discounts on Pon products and services (up to €500 per year).

Would you like to play a role in the digital transformation of the Pon businesses? This is your chance! At Pon Datalab, we empower companies to seamlessly integrate digital innovation. We promote digital maturity through training and experiments. The team focuses on new technologies, translates them into practical business solutions based on a customer centric approach and drives the digital maturity of the Pon Companies by giving training and experimenting with them on new technologies., Pon Datalab is the engine behind digital transformation within Pon. We seamlessly integrate digital innovation into the core strategies of Pon businesses, designing and implementing groundbreaking solutions with the latest technologies. Our mission is to transform every Pon company into a digital leader in its industry. The Technology Innovation team focuses on new technologies like Generative AI, translates them into practical business solutions, and fosters digital maturity within Pon. Pon is one of the largest family-owned companies in the Netherlands, active in international trade and services. With a rich history and focus on innovation, Pon plays a significant role in mobility, aligned with themes such as urbanization, electrification, sustainability, and digitalization. Think of strong brands like Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Porsche, Gazelle, Urban Arrow, and Cervélo. Pon values sustainability and social responsibility.