Michael Bailey Associates
DevOps Engineer
Michael Bailey AssociatesNetherlands1 day ago
TemporaryInformation Technology, Finance

For one of our banking clients we are currently looking for an Platform DevOps Engineer. You will join a dynamic engineering platform team tasked with building and operationalizing a cutting-edge container platform on Microsoft Azure (AKS). This role is part of a larger transformation initiative within a major international financial institution, aimed at enabling agile, scalable, and secure digital service delivery.

You will work within a cross-functional DevOps team responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Azure-based container platform, empowering engineering teams across the organization with self-service capabilities.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and maintain a scalable container platform leveraging Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • Drive automation through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines using Git, ArgoCD, and other DevOps best practices.
  • Perform version upgrades, system monitoring, and proactive fault resolution to ensure platform stability.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to lower cognitive load and enable autonomous delivery of services.
  • Foster a culture of innovation through experimentation, continuous learning, and technical mentorship.
  • Ensure platform security, compliance, and high availability in a highly regulated environment.
  • Contribute to cross-functional collaboration and uphold psychological safety within the team.
  • Help shape roadmap initiatives for containerization and cloud-native transformation.


Technical Requirements:

  • Strong experience with containerization technologies including AKS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • Advanced hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure (networking, IAM, serverless, and storage).
  • Proficient in Infrastructure as Code with Terraform.
  • Experience with Git-based workflows, CI/CD tooling, and ArgoCD.
  • Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages.
  • Understanding of platform security and DevSecOps principles.
  • Certifications in Azure or Kubernetes are a plus.


Professional Attributes:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a bias for action and continuous improvement.
  • Agile and DevOps mindset with a pragmatic approach to complex challenges.
  • Comfortable navigating cultural change and technical complexity.
  • Ability to foster a psychologically safe environment and engage in constructive conflict resolution.
  • Demonstrated ability to simplify and document complex platform capabilities for broader team adoption.

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