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# Platform Engineer

- **Company:** VidaXL
- **Location:** Utrecht, Netherlands (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Workflow Management Systems, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://nl.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=751db10ec1cdaf8f

## About the Role

* A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
 * Strong experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
 * Knowledge of infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform), containers, and orchestration tools.
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation scripting, and version control systems.
 * Strong problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and a proactive mindset.
 * Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.

## Description

As a Platform Engineer, you are responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our cloud-based infrastructure and services. You play a key role in ensuring our systems are scalable, secure, and reliable, while working closely with DevOps and development teams. This is a highly technical role where automation, performance optimization, and innovation are central.

You will:

 * Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure.
 * Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployments using CI/CD pipelines and IaC tools.
 * Ensure cloud environments meet security, compliance, and business continuity standards.
 * Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize reliability and cost-efficiency.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide guidance, documentation, and support.
 * Perform capacity planning and monitor cloud usage to ensure optimal performance while identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities.
 * Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and act as part of the 3rd-line response team for high-impact incidents and system failures.


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