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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior DevOps Automation Engineer(ID: 4068) - **Company:** STAFIDE - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, High-Level Architecture, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Log Analysis, Performance Tuning, Role-Based Access Control, Release Management, Azure Active Directory, Shell Script, Virtual Machines, YAML, Data Logging, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation, Azure AKS, Terraform, Devsecops, Api Management, Docker, Key Vault, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** October 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5925916251 ## About the Role * 8-10 years of overall professional experience in DevOps engineering, infrastructure automation, Python development, or related technical domains. * At least 7 years of hands-on Python programming experience, as explicitly specified in the job description. * Strong experience in infrastructure automation and developing automated solutions across application and infrastructure domains. * Hands-on experience designing and maintaining DevOps pipelines using GitLab CI/CD and Azure DevOps. * Strong knowledge of YAML-based pipeline configuration and CI/CD automation. * Practical experience with Docker and containerization technologies. * Strong skills in shell scripting, API integrations, and Linux troubleshooting. * Experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade DevOps architecture and automation frameworks. * Good knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), preferably using Terraform. * Experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Storage, Networking, and Identity. * Understanding of DevSecOps, security scanning, compliance automation, and secure software delivery practices. * Knowledge of Azure identity and access management, including RBAC, Managed Identities, and Key Vault. * Experience with monitoring, logging, incident management, high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization. * Strong technical documentation, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills. * Ability to prepare and present HLDs and LLDs and influence technical design decisions. * Ability to estimate effort, collaborate with product owners, and support acceptance testing. * A collaborative mindset, mentoring capabilities, and the flexibility to manage multiple priorities. You should possess the ability to: * Architect and implement scalable, secure, and enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD and Azure DevOps. * Develop robust Python automation solutions for infrastructure provisioning, cloud operations, and application workflows. * Automate build, test, deployment, and release processes while minimizing manual intervention. * Design reusable Terraform modules and manage infrastructure environments and state effectively. * Translate complex technical requirements into practical automation architectures and implementation plans. ## Description * Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD and Azure DevOps. * Develop automation solutions across application and infrastructure domains using Python, shell scripting, and API integrations. * Design, optimize, and maintain secure, scalable, and reliable CI/CD pipelines using YAML. * Automate build, testing, deployment, and release management processes to improve delivery speed and operational efficiency. * Design and implement DevOps architecture, standards, best practices, and governance frameworks. * Prepare, present, and maintain High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) while providing technical recommendations and influencing architectural decisions. * Develop and maintain Python-based automation scripts and tools for infrastructure provisioning, cloud operations, and DevOps workflows. * Design and maintain Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks, including modules, environments, and state management. * Provision and manage cloud environments across Development, Test, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Production. * Architect, implement, and manage Microsoft Azure services, including Virtual Machines, App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Storage, Networking, and Identity. * Implement pipeline integrations for code quality checks, security scanning, compliance validation, and automated testing. * Apply DevSecOps practices by integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation workflows. * Implement secure access management using Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Managed Identities, and Azure Key Vault. * Design and maintain monitoring, alerting, and incident response solutions using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. * Troubleshoot complex Linux, infrastructure, pipeline, and production issues to ensure platform reliability and availability. * Optimize cloud performance, implement disaster recovery strategies, and manage cloud costs. * Collaborate with engineering, QA, security, product teams, and end users to align automation solutions with business requirements. * Estimate development effort based on product backlog items and collaborate with end users during acceptance testing. * Mentor junior and mid-level DevOps engineers and promote engineering best practices across teams. * Work effectively in an Agile environment, manage changing priorities, and handle multiple tasks when required., * Prepare and present HLDs and LLDs and communicate technical recommendations clearly to stakeholders. * Identify pipeline bottlenecks and improve deployment speed, reliability, scalability, and maintainability. * Integrate security, code quality, testing, and compliance checks into CI/CD workflows. * Provision, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Azure cloud infrastructure. * Diagnose and resolve complex Linux, pipeline, infrastructure, and production incidents. * Estimate work accurately from product backlog items and collaborate with product owners on delivery planning. * Work closely with end users to validate automation solutions and support acceptance testing. * Mentor team members and collaborate effectively with engineering, QA, security, and product teams. * Adapt to changing priorities, switch between tasks when required, and deliver solutions within agreed timelines. What we bring to the table: * An opportunity to work on enterprise-scale DevOps, Python, and infrastructure automation solutions. * Exposure to modern CI/CD technologies, including GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, YAML, Docker, and Terraform. * Opportunities to develop and implement cloud automation solutions across Microsoft Azure environments. * Involvement in DevSecOps, infrastructure provisioning, pipeline optimization, and cloud governance. * Opportunities to contribute to architecture and design decisions through HLDs, LLDs, and technical recommendations. * Experience collaborating with engineering, QA, security, product, and infrastructure teams. * Opportunities to mentor engineers and contribute to the adoption of automation standards and best practices.