DevOps / CI/CD Engineer

DevOps / CI/CD Engineer – Platform Team About the Role The Openbaar Ministerie (OM) is looking for an experienced DevOps / CI/CD Engineer to join the platform team within program EMMA. In this role, you will design, build, and manage the CI/CD chain around an OpenShift platform, enabling development teams to build, test, and deploy software securely, reliably, and efficiently. You will contribute to reusable platform solutions, technical standards, and improved developer experiences while helping development teams become increasingly self-sufficient. You will work closely with technical specialists and development teams to improve automation, standardization, security, stability, and maintainability across the platform. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and manage CI/CD pipelines, templates, and technical standards.Integrate CI/CD processes with OpenShift and supporting services for artifacts, images, testing, and security.Develop reusable solutions that can be adopted across multiple development teams.Improve developer experience through standardized development and deployment processes.Optimize container images, deployments, and automated quality controls.Analyze and resolve complex technical issues involving pipelines, containers, and platform services.Identify opportunities to improve processes and introduce practical, scalable solutions.Document technical solutions, standards, and working practices clearly.Share technical knowledge and support development teams in using platform services independently.Help ensure platform solutions remain reliable, secure, stable, and maintainable.Required Qualifications HBO-level IT education or equivalent professional working and thinking level.At least 4 years of demonstrable experience designing, building, and managing CI/CD pipelines in a professional DevOps environment.Demonstrable experience with containerization.Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or a comparable container platform.Experience with Linux and scripting, such as Bash.Strong understanding of the relationship between development, CI/CD, containers, and platform services.Ability to analyze complex technical problems and translate them into practical solutions.Strong attention to accuracy, security, stability, and availability.Preferred Qualifications Experience with GitLab CI/CD or OpenShift.Knowledge of Nexus, Grafana, ArgoCD, MuleSoft, or automated security and quality tooling.Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification.Experience working with technical standards and reusable platform solutions.Skills & Competencies DevOps and CI/CD engineeringCI/CD pipeline development and managementContainerization and container platformsLinux and Bash scriptingTechnical problem-solving and analysisAccuracy and attention to detailSecurity and risk awarenessTechnical insight and continuous learningClear technical communicationTechnical documentationKnowledge sharing and collaborationAbility to explain technical concepts clearly to development teamsAbility to support adoption of standards and new working methodsEducation & Experience Education: HBO-level IT education or equivalent working and thinking level. Experience: Minimum 4 years of professional experience designing, building, and managing CI/CD pipelines in a DevOps environment, along with practical experience in containerization and Kubernetes, OpenShift, or a comparable platform. Work Arrangement & Schedule Remote, Netherlands36 hours per weekEmployment contract initially for a fixed term, with the possibility of a permanent contract.Selection interviews are scheduled for October 12, 2026, in Utrecht.Selected candidates will receive notification by October 6, 2026.Compensation & Benefits CAO Rijk salary scale 11: €4,132.76 – €6,275.94Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 16.5% of gross annual salary, consisting of money and time.Flexible options to use the IKB for payment, leave, or tax-friendly purposes.Study and professional development opportunities.Corporate fitness.Full reimbursement of public transport commuting costs.Partially paid parental leave.Compliance / Additional Information A Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG) is required for this position.Experience with every technology in the platform is not required; relevant professional experience and practical DevOps expertise are valued.The Openbaar Ministerie is committed to a respectful and inclusive working environment.The recruitment process includes structured interviews focused on concrete examples from previous work experience.Candidates can submit their CV and motivation letter through the application process.