Cloud DevOps Analyst Unix / Open Source in Amsterdam

The DevOps Group is responsible for delivering DevOps services which accelerate the delivery of both revenue-generating and internal applications. We support business-lead software development while applying strategic and approved practices which streamline and fully automate the release management pipeline.

We are developing and supporting innovative solutions that leverage the latest technologies in open source and the cloud, and are building a team of top-notch DevOps Engineers to create our next generation platforms.  

You will be working within a portfolio of applications that utilize all levels of technology, from backend data to front-end technologies, delivered through cloud technologies such as Azure!

You will work in an environment that embraces DevOps philosophies to empower the implementation of tools and processes which enable the following: rapid development and deployment of software, continuous integration/delivery, automated quality checks, and operational metrics that can be used by development and product teams.

DevOps manages the application lifecycle management (ALM) tools that underpin all DevOps services and enable an efficient hybrid business/IT software delivery model. In your role as the Cloud DevOps Engineer you will be responsible for the selection and implementation of tools and processes which enable rapid development and deployment of software. Your mission is to embrace continuous integration/deployment in a delivery pipeline that will perform automated quality checks, deploy cloud infrastructure and applications quickly, and provide operational metrics that can be consumed by development teams. An ideal candidate for this role will have a blend of development and operational experience that provides them with a good understanding of the developers they are working with, while also balancing customer satisfaction and maintaining critical systems uptime.

In addition, the individual will be expected to:

• Implement solutions provided by Cloud Architects, Development Architects and Sr. DevOps team members.
• Identify and proactively make recommendations for continuous improvement on  DevOps services provided.
• Document the process and tasks being taught so it can be standardized and cross trained across the team
• Be active in the innovation required to evaluate and recommend new Cloud based technical solutions. This innovation should champion our mission of automation. Reliability engineering and making new technologies available for use by our development community

Responsibilities:

• Follow the team’s standards to create and manage an automated DevOps release management pipeline which delivers tooling for next generation application development efforts (the Dev) and on-going production operations (the Ops). Cultivate a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery mindset.
• Collaborate with DevOPs engineers and Cloud architects to support development teams with a full set of DevOps ALM tools by leading the establishment of the right tooling and processes that will result in a fully automated release management pipeline to include: the Automated build process, environment setups, testing scripts, deployments, and production operational metrics/debugging information (to target developers).
• Partner with development and operations teams to facilitate practical automation solutions and custom modules. Troubleshoot automation issues and wen required engage the resources to find practical solutions that move projects forward in a timely manner.
• Be a trusted automation and tooling advisor for DevOps initiatives by providing objective, practical and relevant ideas, insights and advice.
• Deliver tasks based on project objectives; technically support projects through to completion. Ensure deliverables are completed within target timeframes, are consistently of high-quality and accurately documented, and support transition of operational activities.
• Collect and format the data required for established KPIs to ensure performance is measured against expected business outcomes.
• Work with teams to bring continuous improvement to DevOps processes and tools. 
• And other responsibilities as required.

Information Technology Services (ITS) helps power Deloitte’s success. ITS is the engine that drives Deloitte, which serves many of the world’s largest, most respected organizations. We develop and deploy cutting-edge internal and go-to-market solutions that help Deloitte operate effectively and lead in the market. Our reputation is built on a tradition of delivering with excellence.

The 2,200 professionals in ITS deliver services including:

• Security, risk & compliance
• Technology support
• Infrastructure
• Applications
• Relationship management
• Strategy
• Deployment
• PMO
• Financials
• Communications

• A working environment with enthusiastic colleagues
• Working in an environment with the latest IT technologies
• Internal career opportunities
• Function related training
• Competitive salary
• Personal development plan
• 26 vacation days
• NS Business Card
• Laptop and company iPhone

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or related field, with minimum 5 years enterprise related experience as a DevOps or systems administrator/analyst in a 24X7 uptime environment (Open Source/Unix). Demonstrated ability to quickly achieve a working acumen of new technologies.

•    Intermediate-level working knowledge of software development life cycle, test driven development, continuous integration and continuous delivery.
•    Intermediate-level working knowledge of high-availability, high-performance, multi-data center systems and hybrid cloud environments.
•    Experience troubleshooting complex issues ranging from system resources to application stack traces.
•    Experience with Git version control systems.
•    Experience in development with scripting languages.
•    Exposure to cloud vendors such as Azure and their components.
•    Exposure working with IaaS and PaaS services.
•    Working knowledge of related technologies including encryption, IPsec, VLANs, VPNs, routing, firewalls, proxy services, LAN/WAN connectivity.
•    Strong hardware and software diagnostic skills.
•    Project and system planning experience.
•    Ability to multitask and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with rapid technology changes and complex customer requirements.
•    Experience working in an agile development team with emerging technologies and changing business needs.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
•    Ability to build solid relationships with team members and co-workers.
•    Enjoy working in a team environment and provide benefit to the team as a whole.
•    Possess strong communication and presentation skills in both speaking and writing
•    Strong customer service skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent customer requests.
•    Self-reliant, self-motivated, with a “can do” attitude.
•    Commitment to quality, accuracy, and reliability of services provided.
•    Ability to produce and maintain accurate documentation and operational reports. 
•    Desire to grow and develop new skillsets, becoming involved with new technologies.
•    Experience with MS-Office products to build presentations using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

Nice to have:
Demonstrated competencies in; system administration (Open Source Preferred),  DevOps or systems knowledge, security protocols for client/server environment. Experience working with cloud based IaaS and PaaS solutions on a Windows platform.
•    Experience with containerization and orchestration of web services.
•    Experience supporting the following Datastores/Databases: MS-SQL server, MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Cassandra.
•    Knowledge and experience with Hadoop.

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