DevOps Engineer - Digital Transformation Program

Bedrijfsomschrijving

'The people we all rely on to make the world go round - they rely on Thales'. In a fast-changing and increasingly unpredictable world full of opportunities, people come to us with big ambitions - to make your life better and more secure. Our employees, who are part of a unique and varied team with many different fields of expertise and a wide range of talents and cultures, develop and deliver outstanding high-tech solutions. Thales employs 80,000 highly talented people in 68 countries. Two thousand of these are based in the Netherlands. We are one of the largest high-tech employers in the field of security and protection.

We help our customers think smarter and act faster in the fields of transport, defence, aerospace, aviation technology and cyberspace, to manage and control their increasingly complex processes and make the best possible business decisions. This is why we play a leading role in digital transformation, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Data Analysis, Connectivity, Mobility, Internet of Things, Cyber Security.

In the Netherlands, we are located in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven and Hengelo (head office). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers and suppliers, we work on radar systems for seagoing vessels, cyber security solutions, transport systems, communications equipment for land forces, cryogenic cooling solutions, R&D for radar technology (in collaboration with TU Delft), as well as R&D for serious gaming. (in collaboration with the University of Twente).

About the Role:

As a DevOps Engineer, you will be instrumental in supporting our migration to a new DevOps environment, enabling our teams to work more efficiently and collaboratively. Based in the Netherlands, you'll collaborate with local software architects and our project manager for the digital transformation program. Your role will involve deploying, configuring, and optimizing new tools, as well as ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems. Hybrid working is expected, with at least two days per week at our office in Hengelo.

Key Responsibilities:

• Migrate and optimize tooling from legacy systems to modern solutions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD.
• Manage and deploy containerized applications with Docker and Podman.
• Support version control and collaboration using GitLab.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across France and Romania, as well as with software architects in the Netherlands, to ensure effective tool usage and best practices.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong proficiency in Linux systems and shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience with containerization tools (Docker, Podman).
• Solid experience with GitLab for CI/CD pipeline management and source control.
• Familiarity with Artifactory, Maven, and Bazel is a strong plus.
• Experience in hybrid work environments and working with international teams is preferred.
• Dutch nationality is required due to the nature of the projects involved.
• Medior +/ senior experienced in a DevOps engineer role

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to be part of a transformative program within an international, collaborative team.
• Work closely with local software architects and project managers in the Netherlands while collaborating with colleagues in France and Romania.
• Professional growth in a cutting-edge tech environment with access to state-of-the-art tools.