Cloud Engineer

at  MS Amlin

Job Description
We are actively seeking a Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to join our team. In this role, you will lead, manage, automate, and optimize our cloud infrastructure on Azure. You’ll ensure availability, scalability, and performance for applications running on our cloud platform. As a key team member, you’ll drive automation and enable seamless integration and delivery for development and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure-based infrastructure using Kubernetes to orchestrate containers, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security for our applications.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform and IaC practices to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for streamlined and automated application deployment on Azure, ensuring fast, secure, and reliable delivery.
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance by identifying bottlenecks, addressing performance issues, and driving resource optimization.
• Collaborate with development teams to design cloud-native solutions, integrating seamlessly with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container management.
• Ensure robust security compliance and best practices for infrastructure, securing Kubernetes clusters, managing network security, and implementing proactive measures.
• Implement disaster recovery, backup processes, and failover procedures to ensure continuous business operations and resilience.
• Drive cost optimization efforts by managing cloud resources efficiently, recommending cost-saving strategies, and maximizing the value of Azure services.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers, helping foster a growth-oriented and collaborative team environment.
• Develop and maintain IaC templates and processes to standardize the creation and management of Azure resources.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, including infrastructure management, resource provisioning, and application deployment.
• Proven experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container orchestration and Kubernetes cluster management.
• Advanced proficiency in Terraform for automating infrastructure as code and managing Azure resources.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines within Azure environments, using tools like Azure DevOps or similar platforms.
• Solid understanding of cloud-native applications, containerization, and Azure integration strategies.
• Familiarity with Azure monitoring tools to ensure the health, availability, and performance of cloud infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure security best practices, including securing Kubernetes clusters and managing network security.
• Experience with version control systems, such as GitLab, to support development workflows and version management.
• Understanding of cost management and optimization in Azure environments to maximize resource efficiency and minimize costs.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across functional teams to deliver impactful cloud solutions.

Benefits

At MS Amlin Marine N.V., we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional development:

• 30 vacation days per year (based on a full-time 40-hour workweek) to relax and recharge.
• A 13th-month salary as a valuable financial bonus.
• Opportunity to lease a bike for eco-friendly commuting.
• 50% contribution to additional health insurance to keep you covered
• Partial contribution to sports facility memberships to help you stay active.
• A dynamic work environment in the heart of Rotterdam.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture, where your contributions are valued.

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure-based infrastructure using Kubernetes to orchestrate containers, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security for our applications.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform and IaC practices to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for streamlined and automated application deployment on Azure, ensuring fast, secure, and reliable delivery.
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance by identifying bottlenecks, addressing performance issues, and driving resource optimization.
• Collaborate with development teams to design cloud-native solutions, integrating seamlessly with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container management.
• Ensure robust security compliance and best practices for infrastructure, securing Kubernetes clusters, managing network security, and implementing proactive measures.
• Implement disaster recovery, backup processes, and failover procedures to ensure continuous business operations and resilience.
• Drive cost optimization efforts by managing cloud resources efficiently, recommending cost-saving strategies, and maximizing the value of Azure services.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers, helping foster a growth-oriented and collaborative team environment.
• Develop and maintain IaC templates and processes to standardize the creation and management of Azure resources