Senior DevOps Engineer

At TOPIC (in the Netherlands) we work every day on high-tech innovations to make the world smarter, healthier, and better. Are you a driven and ambitious Senior DevOps Engineer with a passion for automation, CI/CD, and state-of-the-art tooling that we are looking for? As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you play a key role in enabling development teams to work efficiently by delivering stable, scalable, and automated build and deployment environments."Working at TOPIC gives you a flexible environment where there are amazing and challenging projects to keep on improving yourself"Tom Verhees I Software Engineer at TOPIC Embedded SystemsWhat will you do as a Senior DevOps Engineer?As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you’ll boost our development process through smart automation and modern tooling. You’ll support development teams with stable, scalable CI/CD environments and help streamline workflows. Working in multidisciplinary teams, you’ll contribute to cutting-edge solutions while growing professionally and personally.Your responsibilities as a Senior DevOps Engineer:Select, implement, and manage cutting-edge DevOps tools and self-service solutionsDesign, build, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines, primarily using Docker/ KubernetesLeverage cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to design scalable, reliable, and efficient DevOps solutionsSet up and optimize virtual infrastructure, including hardware integrations, (sub)system onboarding, and hardware migrationsManage containerized applications and microservices using Kubernetes, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalabilityDeliver end-to-end monitoring, logging, and data analytics solutionsWrite and maintain robust Python code for test automation (Robot Framework) and scriptingWork closely with developers, testers, and other engineers to troubleshoot and resolve integration and deployment challenges. Be a sparring partner to your peers and stakeholdersDocument processes, configurations, and procedures to ensure clarity and maintainabilityWhat do we offer you?This will make you smarter:Strategic projects in complex high-tech environmentsCollaborate with other senior engineers and domain expertsOpportunities to mentor colleagues and shape DevOps practicesAccess to advanced training through our TOPIC AcademyContribute to and lead tech events and knowledge sessions This will make you better:Permanent contractAn all-in benefits package (€57.000 – €72.000 annually) including 13th month, mobility, pension, extra holidays)26 vacation days (option to buy extra), pension scheme, relocation supportThis will keep you healthy:Good work-life balance, flexible hours, and hybrid workingInspiring office with daily fresh fruit and a gymHome office support for an inspiring work-from-home setupRegular fun, social, and sports eventsWhat do you bring as a Senior DevOps Engineer?A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related technical field.5+ years of work experience as a Software Engineer in a high-tech domain or embedded systems environments.At least 2 years of work experience as a DevOps & Automation Engineer.Strong programming skills in Python, and proficient in C++ and/ or C#.Solid experience in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated build environments.Hands-on experience with containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.Practical knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).Familiarity with access and identity management systems (RBAC en IAM) and Agile way of working.Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Puppet.You’re proactive, strategic, and solution-driven.Motivation to continuously improve yourself and develop new skills.A good command of English, and preferably Dutch language.Our organizationSince 1996 we have been developing (embedded) systems that are essential for products manufactured by renowned high-tech companies around the world. Our projects involve edge to cloud solutions; from PCB design and FPGA to low level embedded software and application software for UI, Web, Mobile and cloud. We are well known for our high level of knowledge and expertise and are proud to be a Premier Embedded Computing Partner of AMD; technology leader in the field of System-on-Chips and FPGAs.Diversity & InclusionAt TOPIC, we believe that true innovation happens when people with different backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives come together. Every talent counts, and every voice matters. Diversity strengthens our creativity, and inclusion ensures that everyone feels welcome and valued. We build a culture where everyone has the space to contribute and be themselves.