Cloud Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer

at  Sensys Gatso Group

Sensys Gatso, a pioneer in traffic enforcement technology, is actively seeking a motivated and dynamic Cloud Engineer / SRE to join our team in Amsterdam. This role is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a tangible impact on public safety and urban mobility across the globe.
Join our dynamic Amsterdam team as a Cloud Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer, where your knowledge in Infrastructure and Kubernetes will be crucial. Collaborate intimately with our two application teams, while being an integral part of the Platform team. Your role will involve championing and executing top-notch practices across our entire application ecosystem, encompassing everything from Kubernetes releases to infrastructure as code and robust monitoring solutions. You’ll have the unique chance to impact a global audience through our diverse client base, contributing significantly to making a positive difference in the world. Immerse yourself in an environment surrounded by highly competent and passionate engineers, boasting an international flair, where the pursuit of cutting-edge technologies, new opportunities, and groundbreaking innovations is our collective driving force.
This position offers the unique opportunity to work on innovative projects with a global impact, enhancing safety and operational efficiency in cities worldwide. While based in our vibrant Amsterdam office, your role demands flexibility, including a minimum two-day in-office work week and occasional collaboration with our Haarlem team for specific projects.
Join us at Sensys Gatso, where your skills in cloud engineering will contribute directly to building smarter, safer cities. This is more than a career—it’s a chance to shape the future of road safety worldwide.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Platform and SRE Enthusiasm: A genuine passion for Platform and SRE culture, with a commitment to daily improvement and learning in these areas.
• Cloud and IaC Proficiency: Proficiency with cloud environments, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and a strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and GitLab pipelines.
• Monitoring and CI/CD Knowledge: Familiarity with observability tools (like Prometheus, Grafana) and CI/CD processes, including experience with tools such as ArgoCD, GitLab CI/CD, or similar.
• Container and Kubernetes Experience: Hands-on experience with container technologies and Kubernetes, including related tools like Helm. An understanding of microservices architecture is beneficial.
• Technical Versatility: Solid background in Linux/Unix, basic networking and security, and scripting (Bash, with Go or Java being a plus). Familiarity with GitOps, secret management systems (like HashiCorp Vault), and additional cloud providers is advantageous.

MORE ABOUT US

Sensys Gatso Group is a global leader in traffic enforcement solutions, dedicated to improving road safety through innovative system designs. With subsidiaries in Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, the USA, Latin America, and a branch office in the United Arab Emirates, we operate worldwide. Our shares are publicly traded on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm.

Our core product suite includes Flux, Puls, and Xilium, each playing a vital role in our distributed traffic enforcement systems:

• Flux: A roadside edge device combining hardware and software for data collection and enforcement.
• Puls: The backend system where data from Flux is collected, analyzed, and enriched.
• Xilium: The frontend platform for processing traffic violations.

All products are built using modern technologies like Docker and managed with Kubernetes. Flux and Puls are primarily developed in Golang, while Xilium, as an enterprise solution, is built with Java.
Each product is guided by a dedicated product manager, ensuring a strong, product-driven development approach across our teams.
See also Sensys Gatso - Our Purpose and Sensys Gatso - TRaaS

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Global Kubernetes Deployment: Coordinate the rolling out and maintaining our Kubernetes platform across diverse cloud systems worldwide, and on bare metal. Be at the forefront of scaling and optimizing our infrastructure to global dimensions.
• Infrastructure Advocacy: Champion enhancements in our infrastructure, CI/CD processes, and monitoring systems. Your insights and suggestions will be key in driving our operational excellence forward.
• SRE Implementation: Apply Site Reliability Engineering principles with a customer-centric approach. Your role will ensure our services are reliable, efficient, and aligned with customer needs.
• Best Practices Solutions: Craft solutions that not only meet but exceed our high standards and align with industry best practices. Your work will define the benchmark for quality and innovation in our operations.
• Infrastructure Stewardship: Oversee the operations and overall health of our infrastructure. Your careful management and enhancement efforts will ensure robust, efficient, and seamless infrastructure performance, integral to our success.

Our core product suite includes Flux, Puls, and Xilium, each playing a vital role in our distributed traffic enforcement systems:

• Flux: A roadside edge device combining hardware and software for data collection and enforcement.
• Puls: The backend system where data from Flux is collected, analyzed, and enriched.
• Xilium: The frontend platform for processing traffic violations