DevOps Engineer

DevOps EngineerContract: 6 monthsStart Date: ASAPLanguages: French or Dutch and EnglishLocation: Brussels (2 days on site, 3 days remote)We are seeking a proactive and autonomous DevOps Engineer to enhance our CI/CD pipelines, DevOps infrastructure, and deployment workflows. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with key DevOps tools, excels in pipeline optimization, and can independently handle support, incidents, and improvement initiatives. The role also involves technical leadership, client-facing solution presentations, and collaboration with a specialized DevOps team to drive standardization and efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesCI/CD & Pipeline OptimizationMaintain, optimize, and redesign CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Groovy.Split a large monolithic pipeline into smaller, modular, and manageable pipelines.Lead improvements to enhance build and deployment efficiency.Deployment & ContainerizationManage, monitor, and optimize containerized applications on OpenShift and Docker.Focus on improving ArgoCD automated deployment processes.Repository & Artifact ManagementAdminister, secure, and optimize Nexus artifact repositories.Lead Nexus-related improvement initiatives, including licensing planning and strategy.Version Control & CollaborationCollaborate with development teams using Bitbucket and GitLab for Git-based version control.Support developers by troubleshooting CI/CD and DevOps-related issues.Security & MonitoringIntegrate and maintain security scanning tools such as Snyk.(Nice to have) Work with monitoring, logging, and observability tools.Team Leadership & Client InteractionProvide technical leadership within the DevOps team.Prepare and present technical solutions and improvement options directly to the client.Contribute to team-wide efforts to standardize and optimize development efficiency.Backlog & OperationsManage and follow a Jira backlog effectively.Handle incidents, report blockers, and communicate risks in a timely and professional manner.Required Technical SkillsStrong hands-on experience with OpenShift, Docker, and containerization concepts.Proficiency with Jenkins (especially Groovy-based pipeline configuration).Solid understanding of Nexus repository management.Experience with Git repositories (Bitbucket preferred; GitLab also used).Familiarity with Snyk or similar security scanning tools.Working knowledge of Jira for backlog and issue tracking.Nice to HaveScripting experience (Bash, Groovy, etc.).Familiarity with monitoring/logging systems.Knowledge of Camunda, Kafka, or ELK stacks.Soft SkillsHighly autonomous and self-driven.Strong communication skills for reporting issues and interacting with clients.Capable of balancing developer support, incident management, and DevOps improvements.Effective at managing work within a Jira-driven workflow.Apply Now!If you have the required skills or know someone who may be interested, please contact Ollie at ollie.miracco@next-ventures.com with your CV or share your contact details for an introduction.