Lead Azure Engineer

We’re looking for a Lead Azure Engineer to join our team in the Netherlands in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will build and optimize CI/CD pipelines, modernize infrastructure and ensure platform reliability for large-scale cloud environments. This position requires strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure , CI/CD automation, container orchestration and Infrastructure as Code. You’ll also apply observability best practices to maintain availability and performance across enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

Design, build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins and Azure DevOps

Manage deployment and integration within Microsoft Azure (including Kubernetes and Azure services)

Implement and maintain container-based workflows using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)

Apply Infrastructure as Code practices using Terraform and Ansible

Monitor and ensure system reliability with Prometheus, Grafana and Dynatrace

Collaborate with development teams to embed DevOps best practices into the delivery pipeline

Support migration and modernization efforts for integration services

Participate in incident resolution, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

Contribute to governance, platform security and compliance standards across environments

Drive automation and observability improvements across platforms

Requirements

8+ years of professional experience in DevOps, Site Reliability or Platform Engineering roles

Strong experience in Microsoft Azure and associated cloud-native services

Expertise in CI/CD automation using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps or Jenkins

Solid understanding of SQL and experience with database-related automation and integration

Hands-on skills with Docker and container orchestration (Kubernetes)

Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible

Ability to implement observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana and Dynatrace

Strong scripting capabilities (Bash or Python) for automation workflows

English proficiency at B2 level (Upper-Intermediate) or higher

Nice to have Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent practical experience

Knowledge of OpenTelemetry, ELK stack, advanced observability techniques

Familiarity with security practices, IAM and compliance in enterprise setups

Experience migrating from BizTalk to Azure Integration Services

Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum or SAFe)

Background in energy or large regulated environments

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