Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure)

At Sytac, we build high-performing engineering teams for leading organizations. We combine a pragmatic, people first culture with technical craftsmanship, giving engineers autonomy in real production environments. For our end-client, we are looking for a senior Azure & AKS Senior DevOps Engineer . You will take the lead in designing and building Cloud Native and AKS-based workloads, ensuring a smooth onboarding process and driving innovation on a shared Kubernetes platform. What you’ll do Lead Design & Build: Take ownership of the architectural design and infrastructure construction for new Azure workloads during the project phase. Onboarding & Intake: Manage the intake and "build" phase for Cloud Native and AKS-based workloads. Platform Innovation: Develop and innovate the shared AKS platform and create new cloud-native solutions and products. Team Guidance: Direct, advise, and guide various DevOps teams through the onboarding process. Agile Collaboration: Work within a Scrum/Kanban framework, taking a lead role in technical intake sessions. What we’re looking for 5+ years of experience in a similar DevOps/Cloud Engineering role. Azure Mastery: Deep knowledge of PaaS, IaaS, Networking, and Security. Kubernetes Expertise: Hands-on experience with Azure AKS. Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency in Azure DevOps and ARM/Bicep templates. Soft Skills: Analytical, meticulous, and capable of leading and advising engineering teams. Languages: Proficiency in Dutch, NL residency (no sponsorship). Tooling: Azure AKS, Bicep/ARM, Azure DevOps, Networking, Security. Nice to have Certifications: Azure AKS Certified. Frameworks: Knowledge of the Azure Well-Architected Framework. Observability: Experience with Grafana and Prometheus. Workflow: Experience with Jira. Life at Sytac Working at Sytac means joining a community that prioritizes your growth. Our benefits package is designed for flexibility, learning, and adventure: Unlimited Growth Days : Enjoy unlimited paid days off for professional development and Sytac activities! 📚 The Best Gear : Pick a private laptop (<€4,000) with 50% paid by us, plus a tech budget. 💻 Invest in You : A €2,400 annual growth budget for training and conferences. 🌿 Future Proof : We contribute 3.75% to your pension. Legendary Trips : Join our annual ski trips, beach BBQs, and epic parties! ⛷️