Senior DevOps Engineer

Step into an exciting role with an innovative e-learning software company in the Ed Tech space as a Senior DevOps Engineer. 
Easygenerator is a Dutch powerhouse revolutionizing e-learning with our award-winning tool. Join us to reshape knowledge sharing and thrive on new challenges.

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Monitoring and optimizing software systems to guarantee high availability and performance for Easygenerator applications
• Investigating and troubleshooting infrastructural issues in collaboration with the tech team to resolve them efficiently, including providing 24/7 on-call support for the production systems
• Researching, planning and executing of infrastructural improvements in close collaboration with the development team
• Overseeing system security to maintain data integrity and availability
• Bridging the gap between development and operations to ensure smooth collaboration and efficient application delivery
• Developing infrastructure roadmap and tracking tasks

You will require the following skills:

• Proficiency with configuration, setting up and maintenance of multiple Kubernetes clusters
• Extensive experience in high-availability architecture and best practices for managing applications on AWS Cloud
• Experience with distributed source control like Git, including branching, merging and release management
• Hands on experience of automation and CI/CD tools (e.g. GitHub Actions, Octopus Deploy)
• Expert knowledge and experience with IaaC tools such as Terraform and AWS CDK
• Experience managing databases (e.g., Postgres, MS SQL, MongoDB), caching systems (e.g., Redis, Memcached), and messaging brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka)
• Experience with log management systems, monitoring and alerting tools like Loki, Prometheus, Grafana, Tempo, CloudWatch and Opsgenie
• Experience in scripting (preferably NodeJS, Bash, PowerShell)
• Strong knowledge of Linux
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and network security
• Hands-on experience with Cloud Native projects such as External Secrets, External DNS, Karpenter

Any of the following will be an advantage:

• Familiarity with Agile concepts and practices
• Experience with GitOps tools like ArgoCD or FluxCD
• Knowledge of service mesh frameworks such as Istio, Linkerd, Cilium
• Certifications such as CKA and AWS Professional or Specialty would be a strong advantage

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact from Day One: Be part of a fast-growing scale-up where your contributions directly shape the future.
• Learn and Collaborate with the Best: Work alongside an international team of passionate professionals, with direct mentorship from our experienced CTO to elevate your skills and career.
• Unlimited Growth Potential: With our rapid expansion, exciting new opportunities are always just around the corner.
• Wellbeing Comes First: Enjoy free meditation and personal therapy through premium partners like Calm and OpenUp.
• Grow with Confidence: Benefit from personalized career coaching, a structured growth framework, and flexibility through hybrid working and customizable public holidays.
• Celebrate and Connect: Join us for monthly team dinners and build lasting relationships in a supportive environment.

This is more than a job—it’s your opportunity to grow, thrive, and make a real impact! 🚀

Steps in the interview process:

1. Interview with the recruiter
2. Interview with the tech team 
3. CTO Interview
4. A final call with senior management

The interview process typically takes 2-3 weeks to complete.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Easygenerator is an international company, where people with diverse backgrounds are welcomed and appreciated. Our diversity empowers us to innovate, build deeper connections, and help all of us become better. It is in our DNA to base professional decisions on someone’s performance and behavior. Therefore, each employee is in control of their own growth. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.