Job Title Senior DevOps Architect Job Description We are looking for a talented DevOps Technical Architect to define systematic solutions which would fit best across the technical, operational, and management standards. The Architect will provide deployment release support for applications that are part of cloud-based, and/or on-premise environments. The architect will also be responsible for maintaining, on an ongoing basis, a comprehensive understanding of the cloud ecosystem. Your Skills: 12+ years of experience in software development with a strong automation mindset. Analyzing, executing, and streamlining DevOps practices and facilitating the development process and automation. Review existing DevOps strategies and provide recommendations for improvement. Ideate, Solution, Present Roll out best-fit DevOps solution that takes into account customer end-user needs while accounting for the tooling preferences commercial landscape. Gather requirements, design, and implement new DevOps strategies and architect overall, comprehensive, and efficient practices. Proven experience in coordinating software development, test, and deployment to production environments, with at least 4 years of relevant experience. Strong understanding of DevOps principles, emphasizing efficient deployments and continuous improvement. Experience in Java development and the ecosystem Experience in developing/deploying cloud-based applications using microservices architecture. Proven proficiency in deploying developing production-ready software capable of handling an event driven architecture with an emphasis on quality. Excellent communication and coordination skills, working effectively in cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues and propose and implement effective solutions. Your Responsibilities: Leading on the DevOps roadmap for the platform Coordinate end-to-end deployment of cloud infra and software, ensuring smooth rollout and updates. Monitor and maintain uptime, promptly resolving and fixing deployment-related issues. Implement automation and proactive monitoring for efficient deployments. Take ownership of the deployment process, meeting all requirements and documenting processes. High focus on quality first strategy. Identify areas for improvement and propose innovative solutions to accelerate and scale deployments. Provide valuable feedback to the other software development teams for bug fixes and improvements. Cultivate a security-first mindset throughout the deployment process. An organized way of working, with the ability to consider multiple issues in parallel and prioritize them appropriately. Ability to manage teams with a leadership mindset. Required Education and Experience Bachelor degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent A proactive and result-oriented individual, with a record of accomplishment of taking initiative and driving projects to successful closure. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, capable of addressing complex deployment challenges and proposing innovative solutions with a continuous improvement mindset. Collaborative team player, comfortable working independently or as part of an agile team using Scrum methodology. Hands-on experience in: Programming Java (pre-requisite). C# (nice to have). Python 3 (nice to have). DevOps tooling for test automation and CI/CD. Skilled at working with Unix/Linux and shell scripting. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (eg, Prometheus, ELK stack). Experience with version control systems (eg, Git). Streaming and/or batch solutions (e.g., Kafka). Experienced with APIs and databases. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Experience in setting up managing code quality tools such as SonarQube, etc. Deep understanding of DevOps best practices, version control, and CI/CD Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or other CI/CD tools Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, enabling effective collaboration and clear communication with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies) Effective communication skills (written and verbal) Good interpersonal skills (work well within a team) Be able to contribute to the onboarding process of additional team members Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment with competing priorities and multiple stakeholders Strong analytical abilities, and able to put forward and influence recommendations. Able to work unsupervised, take initiative and resolve issues Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together Are you looking to develop your career and satisfy your ambitions at a company where you can aspire to new heights, enjoy personal growth and thrive on achievement? At Vanderlande, we seek passionate and ambitious people capable of making a positive impact on our key customer projects while developing a successful and prosperous career in a challenging and rewarding international environment. We are the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports – from London Heathrow to Singapore Changi – and in the parcel market for leading players such as UPS and FedEx. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of solutions for warehousing giants, including Walmart, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services. If you aspire to a position of responsibility and want to make a difference by facilitating the delivery of what matters most to consumers, passengers, and businesses, the next step on your path to global opportunities is to join Vanderlande. As part of our network and unique culture of freedom and flexibility, you will be able to express yourself and become connected to our dedicated people, building strong relationships and rising to the challenge of industry-leading projects. You will grow, take ownership and make every day better as you continue on the road to success with your spirit of adventure – and fulfill your ambitions for personal development through our Academy. Vanderlande will give you the necessary knowledge, tools, and support so that together we have the confidence and ability to exceed our customers’ expectations in over 100 countries. To achieve our collective goals, you will seize the initiative and have a hands-on role working in a positive environment to deliver tangible, state-of-the-art products and improve the competitiveness of our highly visible customers. As an integral part of our team, you will have the enthusiasm and be driven to reach our destination before your next journey with Vanderlande begins… So, if you would like to join a profitable and growing company that will enable you to reach your goals and focus on your future, please get in touch with us.