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# Senior DevOps Automation Engineer

- **Company:** GeekSoft Consulting
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Build Automation, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Django Web Framework, High-Level Architecture, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Log Analysis, Role-Based Access Control, Release Management, Azure Active Directory, Shell Script, Virtual Machines, Web Application Frameworks, YAML, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Reliability of Systems, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Gitlab, Fastapi, Build Management, Gitlab-ci, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation, Terraform, Devsecops, Api Management, Docker, Servicenow, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5926458421

## About the Role

* 7+ years of experience in Python development, with a strong focus on infrastructure automation.
 * Hands-on experience in DevOps pipeline automation using GitLab CI/CD and Azure DevOps.
 * Practical experience with Docker, Shell scripting, API integrations, and Linux troubleshooting.
 * Strong expertise in designing and implementing automation solutions across application and infrastructure domains.
 * Excellent communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills.
 * Knowledge of ServiceNow.
 * Experience working in Agile teams.
 * Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
 * Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
 * Experience with Python frameworks such as FastAPI and Django.
 * Design, develop, and implement enterprise-grade automation solutions and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Azure DevOps.
 * Independently develop and maintain pipelines using Python, YAML, and relevant DevOps tools.
 * Prepare and present High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs), providing technical recommendations and influencing architectural decisions.
 * Estimate effort and timelines based on product backlog requirements.
 * Collaborate closely with end users and stakeholders to support acceptance testing.
 * Demonstrate strong technical expertise in application and infrastructure automation.
 * Work effectively within a team, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to changing priorities.
 * Design and implement enterprise-grade CI/CD architectures using Azure DevOps.
 * Define and enforce DevOps standards, best practices, and governance.
 * Mentor junior and mid-level DevOps engineers.

## Description

* Help design, build and continuously improve the clients online platform.
 * Research, suggest and implement new technology solutions following best practices/standards.
 * Take responsibility for the resiliency and availability of different products.
 * Be a productive member of the team., * Collaborate with engineering, QA, security, and product teams to align DevOps strategies with business objectives.
 * Design, optimize, and maintain secure, scalable CI/CD pipelines using YAML.
 * Automate build, testing, deployment, and release management processes.
 * Integrate code quality checks, security scanning, and compliance controls into pipelines.
 * Identify and resolve bottlenecks in build and deployment processes.
 * Design and maintain Terraform-based IaC frameworks, including modules, environments, and state management.
 * Develop Python scripts to automate cloud operations and DevOps workflows.
 * Review IaC implementations for security, scalability, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.
 * Automate cloud environment provisioning across Development, Test, UAT, and Production.
 * Design, configure, and manage Azure services, including Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Storage, Networking, and Identity.
 * Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and cloud platform performance.
 * Implement cloud cost optimization strategies and monitor resource utilization.
 * Develop Azure-native solutions using modern cloud architecture patterns.
 * Implement DevSecOps practices by integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
 * Manage secure access using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, Managed Identities, and Azure Key Vault.
 * Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
 * Troubleshoot complex production issues and ensure system reliability.