Azure Platform & DevOps Engineer

Amstelveen | Azure | CI/CD | Python | Up to €85,000 annually

Build the platform behind a technology-driven investment firm

Not every engineer wants to work in an environment with multiple management layers, narrowly defined responsibilities and limited influence.

Some are looking for the opposite.

On behalf of our client

Ostrica , a technology-driven investment management firm based in Amstelveen, RIXT.IT is looking for an

Azure Platform & DevOps Engineer

who wants to take ownership of the foundation on which the business operates.

This is a role for someone who enjoys responsibility.

Someone who understands that great software does not start with code, but with a secure, reliable and scalable platform that allows innovation to thrive.

About Ostrica

Ostrica combines technology, data and investment expertise to support investment management activities and investment operations.

Technology is not a support function. It is a strategic enabler of the business.

The organisation is compact, entrepreneurial and highly knowledge-driven. Decision-making is fast, communication lines are short, and you will work directly with business stakeholders and leadership.

You will report directly to the Managing Director and play an important role in shaping the future of the technology landscape.

The Opportunity

Unlike many organisations, parts of the business actively develop their own solutions in Python.

Your primary responsibility is not building applications from scratch.

Your responsibility is to ensure that software is reviewed, tested, deployed and operated according to professional engineering standards.

You will own the Azure platform, improve operational excellence and establish the processes that allow internally developed applications to move safely and reliably into production.

The role is approximately:

80% Azure Platform, Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps

20% Python, code reviews and application support

What will you be doing?

As Azure Platform & DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for the technology foundation that enables the business to develop, deploy and operate applications securely and efficiently.

Working closely with business stakeholders and leadership, you will take ownership of the Azure platform, software delivery processes and infrastructure standards that support Ostrica's operations.

Designing, building and maintaining infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code

Managing and continuously improving the Microsoft Azure environment

Ensuring platform reliability, performance, security and scalability

Establishing and maintaining governance, monitoring and operational best practices

Identifying opportunities to optimise infrastructure and cloud services

DevOps & Software Delivery

Designing, maintaining and improving CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes

Supporting testing, implementation, release management and production deployments

Improving delivery reliability, automation and operational efficiency

Contributing to architecture decisions and technical standards across the organisation

Software Quality & Application Support

Reviewing Python applications developed by business teams

Supporting and maintaining existing applications and services

Assisting with the maintenance of legacy C# applications where required

Ensuring solutions meet standards for quality, security and maintainability

Troubleshooting, debugging and resolving technical issues

Stakeholder Collaboration

Working closely with internal stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions

Supporting architecture and technology roadmap discussions

Providing technical guidance and best practices across the organisation

Helping teams automate workflows and optimise existing processes

Maintaining technical documentation throughout the software development lifecycle

Contributing to process improvements, standardisation and platform maturity

Driving a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement

What are we looking for?

You are an analytical and detail-oriented engineer with a passion for technology and a strong sense of ownership.

You enjoy solving complex technical challenges and feel comfortable operating in an environment where you are given significant responsibility and the freedom to make an impact. Working in a small team energises you.

You are proactive, curious by nature and continuously looking for ways to improve platforms, processes and software quality.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field

Strong experience with Microsoft Azure or similar public cloud platforms

Experience managing cloud environments and production workloads

Hands-on experience with CI/CD, DevOps or GitOps practices

Strong understanding of platform governance, security and operational excellence

Solid Python skills, including the ability to review, assess and improve application code

Experience designing and working with APIs and microservices

Good knowledge of SQL databases such as PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

A collaborative mindset and the ability to work closely with both technical and business stakeholders

Nice to have

Experience with FastAPI, asynchronous programming and modern Python frameworks

Experience with SQLAlchemy or other ORM frameworks

Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep or similar)

Experience with Docker and containerised environments

Experience with C#/.NET or willingness to support existing C# applications

Experience within financial services, fintech or investment environments

Interest in technology, automation and financial markets

What’s in it for you?

At Ostrica, you will join a technology-driven organisation where you can genuinely influence the way technology is built, governed and deployed.

In return, you can expect:

An attractive salary package of up to

€85,000 gross per year

A

13th month salary

and a competitive pension scheme

Opportunities to earn

performance-related bonuses

25 vacation days , plus approximately

5 additional days off when Euronext is closed

Full reimbursement of travel expenses

Flexible working hours with the possibility to work from home occasionally in consultation

A generous training and development budget for courses, certifications and professional growth

Direct access to decision-makers and the opportunity to influence technology strategy

A high degree of autonomy and ownership within a compact and entrepreneurial environment

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