Overview
Join a cutting‑edge transformation initiative playing a key role in modernizing large‑scale information systems. As a Senior DevOps / Cloud Engineer, you will help drive platform reliability, cloud modernization, and advanced integration efforts across hybrid environments spanning data centers and major cloud providers.
This mission is ideal for someone who thrives in complex technical ecosystems, enjoys designing robust architectures, and excels in automation, cloud engineering, and DevSecOps practices.
Your Mission
Cloud Platforms & Modernization
- Enhance reliability and resilience of cloud platforms within a major system replatforming initiative.
- Modernize legacy applications hosted both on‑premises and across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and other cloud providers.
- Ensure seamless service continuity while progressively transforming existing systems.
- Implement monitoring solutions such as CloudWatch, Splunk, ELK Stack, or OpenTelemetry for integration and performance observability.
Architectural Design & System Integration
- Design cloud‑ready, scalable solution architectures.
- Build integration strategies using middleware solutions and standard integration patterns (publish‑subscribe, request‑reply, event‑driven).
- Containerize applications (Docker) with a preference for cloud‑agnostic approaches.
- Apply interoperability standards such as Swagger/OpenAPI.
- Secure applications following OWASP best practices and manage secrets with modern security tooling.
CI/CD & DevOps Excellence
- Design and automate CI/CD pipelines integrated with cloud‑hosted systems.
- Collaborate closely with operations teams to streamline infrastructure provisioning and deployment automation.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, etc.).
- Transfer DevOps knowledge and drive best‑practice adoption across teams.
Strategic Planning & Optimization
- Propose performance, scalability, and maintainability improvements.
- Develop modernization strategies for legacy systems and manage technical debt.
- Participate in roadmap planning and estimation for mid‑ and long‑term initiatives.
- Consider licensing, compliance, and dependency constraints in architectural decisions.
- Work within Agile/Scrum or DevSecOps environments.
API & Data Engineering
- Design standardized APIs for interoperability and data exchange.
- Develop REST, GraphQL, and OpenAPI‑based services.
- Implement versioning strategies and distributed event‑driven integrations.
- Manage data systems such as Oracle and PostgreSQL, including migration strategies.
- Write SQL and use database administration tools effectively.
Documentation & Communication
- Produce clear, structured technical documentation.
- Communicate complex concepts to cross‑functional teams.
- Support collaborative decision‑making across engineering groups.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (EQF level 6).
Certifications (Mandatory)
- At least one Microsoft Azure Expert‑level certification.
- Microsoft Certified: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions.
- AWS Cloud Practitioner (or equivalent cloud provider certification).
Languages
- Excellent command of English (C1 level).
- Good command of French (B2 or native).
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in relevant IT domains.
What We Are Looking For
- A cloud expert who understands multi‑cloud and hybrid infrastructures.
- A DevOps specialist passionate about automation, CI/CD, and cloud‑native tooling.
- A strong communicator able to explain complex architectures with clarity.
- Someone who thrives in high‑impact, transformation‑driven environments.
Opportunities are numerous. From bare applications development to of IT infrastructures management including conception, architecture and requirements analysis.
Although open to technologies used by our customers, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS seeks mainly but not only consultants mastering: Windows and Linux Servers, networks, developments (JAVA, SAP, .NET,…) as well as highly specialized experts for example in cybersecurity or in Content Management System (CMS) (SharePoint, Drupal, WebLogic…).
In terms of non-technical competencies, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS hires dynamic persons, open to the world, interested by innovation and having a keen sense of client relationship.
A very good command of English is essential, the capacity to speak French, German or Dutch is an asset.
Even though most of our positions require at least 3 years of experience, some are open to new starters.
