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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Platform & Automation Engineer - **Company:** Marktplaats BV - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Collaborative Software, Protocol Stack, Continuous Integration, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, TCP/IP, User Provisioning Software, Backup and Restore, Wi-Fi Technology, Okta, Zapier, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Nintex, Gsuite, SailPoint, Terraform, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5846921615 ## About the Role * 8+ years experience in a broad IT role (IT Generalist, Systems Engineer, or similar) * Experience running and managing complex technical environments * Strong experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms * Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform or similar) * Ability to script and build tooling (preferably Python) * Experience with GitHub and CI/CD tooling (e.g. GitHub Actions) * Strong understanding of SaaS environments and how to run and maintain them * Solid knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, WiFi) * Ability to design and implement scalable technical systems * Ability to quickly understand and apply new technologies * Comfortable working independently across multiple domains * Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written) ## Description We're looking for a hands-on IT Platform & Automation Engineer to own and run our technical IT landscape. This is a broad and high-impact role where you will be responsible for our infrastructure, SaaS ecosystem, identity & access management, and automation. Your mission is clear: reduce manual work, optimise processes, and enable the organisation to do more with less. You'll support ~350 colleagues and play a key role in building a scalable IT setup that can grow without adding complexity or operational overhead. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across systems, designing solutions end-to-end, and continuously improving how things work. What you'll do Own our IT landscape end-to-end * Manage and maintain our cloud infrastructure (AWS) * Own our SaaS ecosystem and integrations * Manage collaboration tools (e.g. Google Workspace) * Ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and well integrated Identity & access management (IAM) * Own identity platform (e.g. Okta, SailPoint) * Design and maintain joiner/mover/leaver workflows * Manage SSO, MFA, and access provisioning * Ensure access is structured and scalable Automation & engineering (core focus) * Identify manual processes and eliminate them * Build automated workflows and integrations * Write scripts and tooling (preferably Python) * Connect systems using APIs, n8n, Workato or similar * Apply infrastructure-as-code principles where possible Infrastructure, SaaS & network * Manage MDM and endpoint tooling * Support and maintain office network and WiFi setup * Ensure reliable connectivity and performance * Apply solid understanding of the network stack (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, etc.) * Own and maintain SaaS applications (configuration, lifecycle, integrations) * Ensure backup and restore processes are in place and tested * Monitor system health and performance Modern infrastructure practices * Deploy and manage infrastructure using Terraform (or similar IaC tools) * Work with containerised environments where relevant * Use version control and CI/CD tooling (e.g. GitHub, GitHub Actions) * Continuously improve reliability and scalability of systems Support & collaboration * Act as escalation point for complex technical issues * Work closely with Service Delivery on operational improvements * Support onboarding of new tools and systems ## Related Videos - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [HR ROBO SAPIENS: Decoding AI Agents and Workflow Automation for Modern Recruitment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1470-hr-robo-sapiens-decoding-ai-agents-and-workflow-automation-for-modern-recruitment) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Create a Programmatic SEO Project Using Next.js and Static Site Generation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/449-create-a-programmatic-seo-project-using-next-js-and-static-site-generation) ## Related Articles - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development)