DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer About the Role NOS Digitale Media is looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join its seven-person platform team in Hilversum. The team is responsible for the continuity, security, performance, and high availability of the platform behind NOS.nl and NOS apps, which serve millions of users every day. You will work across cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, monitoring, CI/CD, and platform operations while collaborating closely with developers and hosting partners. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, learning quickly, improving platform reliability, and taking ownership through a “you build it, you run it” approach. Key Responsibilities Set up, manage, and secure cloud services across AWS, GCP, and European cloud providers.Monitor the hosting platform and support colleagues in using the Kubernetes-based platform.Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions and Argo CD.Support developers from other teams in preparing software for release.Coordinate with hosting partners NPO and NEP to maintain platform continuity.Focus on platform performance, caching, and integration with external applications.Contribute ideas and technical input for new product features.Help improve platform availability during DDoS attacks.Support application security improvements.Use monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana to detect issues before they affect users.Analyze cache performance to improve website and app performance.Contribute to modernizing the platform architecture.Help improve developer experience and shorten release cycles.Participate in an on-call/availability service outside regular working hours together with the team.Required Qualifications Several years of professional experience as a DevOps Engineer.Experience working with containers.Experience deploying applications to Kubernetes clusters.Experience with cloud providers.Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools.Knowledge of GitOps.Knowledge of CI/CD tooling.Operations-focused mindset and willingness to take ownership using a “you build it, you run it” approach.Professional-level proficiency in Dutch.Current residency in the Netherlands.Willingness to participate in on-call/availability services outside working hours.Ability to learn quickly and work in a solution-oriented manner.Preferred Qualifications The original job description does not identify additional qualifications as preferred. Candidates who do not meet every listed requirement but are motivated to develop in the role are encouraged to apply.Skills & Competencies DevOps engineeringCloud infrastructureAWSGCPEuropean cloud providersKubernetesContainerizationInfrastructure as CodeGitOpsCI/CDGitHub ActionsArgo CDMonitoring and observabilityPrometheusGrafanaPlatform operationsApplication and platform securityPerformance optimizationCachingExternal application integrationProblem-solvingSolution-oriented thinkingCollaboration and knowledge sharingAdaptability and continuous learningOwnership and operational responsibilityEducation & Experience Education No specific educational or degree requirement is stated in the original job description.Experience Several years of experience as a DevOps Engineer.Experience with containers and Kubernetes deployments.Experience with cloud providers and Infrastructure as Code tools.Knowledge of GitOps and CI/CD tooling.Work Arrangement & Schedule Location: Hilversum, NetherlandsWork arrangement: Remote, according to the listing; the detailed JD also identifies Hilversum as the location.Employment: 32–36 hours per weekContract: One-year contractSchedule: Flexible working arrangements are supported.On-call: Willingness to participate in availability/on-call services outside working hours is required.Residency: Current residency in the Netherlands is required.Language: Professional-level Dutch proficiency is required.Compensation & Benefits Gross monthly salary: €3,449.57–€5,056.94 based on 36 hours per week.Salary scale: Scale G under the applicable broadcasting employees collective labor agreement (cao).€52 gross contribution toward health insurance.8% holiday allowance.6% year-end bonus.Annual periodic salary increase.Pension scheme.Discount on gym memberships.Discount on NLZIET streaming service.More than five weeks of vacation.Hardware and operating system of choice.Travel expense contribution.Personal career development budget.Access to NOS Academie training and development programs.Personal Time for working on an individual project.Onsite facilities including a quiet room, separate nursing/pumping room, and company restaurant.Train station within walking distance and free parking in front of the building.Compliance / Additional Information NOS aims to reflect society both in its journalism and its workforce and encourages applications that contribute to an inclusive and representative organization. The recruitment process consists of an initial interview with the DevOps Engineer and Tech Lead, followed by a second interview with the DevOps Engineer and two other team members. If both sides are positive after the interviews, the process continues to an employment-conditions discussion.