IT DevOps Coach

We're looking for an expert to join our client's team, focused on enhancing the operational methodologies within the organization. The role involves guiding product development teams in adopting best practices for creating, testing, deploying, and releasing applications, ensuring that they operate with a high degree of autonomy. The individual must possess a comprehensive view of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and demonstrate strong technical and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be tasked with improving team deliverables through training and analysis, ultimately building a strategic improvement plan that may encompass:

• Software craftsmanship
• Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) / Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Value Stream Mapping
• Agile Testing
• Gherkin (Domain-Specific Language)
• Trunk-based development
  
  
  

Collaboration with the squads and other coaches will be crucial in identifying and resolving process pain points, and enhancing tool utilization within development teams.

Technical Expertise

The current platform encompasses:

• Continuous build and integration
• Automated deployment
• Code scanning tools for quality and security
• Testing tools including unit testing, test automation, service virtualization, and performance testing
• Collaboration and release management tools
• Workstation development tools
  
  
  

Proficiency in the following technical areas is essential:

• Continuous build, integration, and deployment systems
• Java/iOS/Android/JavaScript development
• Source code (SVN/Git) and artifact repositories (Nexus)
• Scripting languages for automation
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks and practices such as impact mapping and story mapping
  
  
  

Experience with mobile development tools for Android and iOS, code scanning tools, and containerization technologies (like Docker or Kubernetes) would be considered advantageous.

Profile of the Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will exhibit strong interpersonal skills, showcasing the following attributes:

• Team player with a proactive and self-starting attitude
• Quick learner with excellent communication and influencing skills
• Analytical and synthesizing capabilities
• Autonomous, committed, and perseverant in a dynamic multicultural environment
• Assertive, result-oriented, and community-focused
• Possessing curiosity and an optimistic approach
• Ability to mentor and teach effectively
  
  
  

Fluency in Dutch and English is required, with French providing a significant advantage for client and colleague interactions.