Azure Platform Engineer

We seek an experienced Azure Platform Engineer to join our dynamic managed platform services team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and a strong background in cloud infrastructure, automation, and continuous integration/deployment. This role will be crucial in designing, implementing, and managing our Azure cloud environment, ensuring high availability, security, and performance of cloud-based applications and services. Your role Design & Architecture: Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions on Azure. Support cloud adoption of applications as they are being transformed and/or modernized Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep; Develop and maintain architecture diagrams and documentation for Azure environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions Solid Networking and Compute experience. Experience with Distributed Systems and Design Experience with Container Platforms (AKS, Azure container solutions) Experience with Azure serverless offerings (Azure functions) Deployment & Management: Manage and monitor Azure resources and services, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency. Facilitating the migration of legacy systems to the Azure cloud platform Implement and manage continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Automate deployment processes using tools such as Azure DevOps, ARM templates, Terraform, or similar. Security & Compliance: Ensure cloud solutions comply with industry standards and regulations, including GDPR. Implement security best practices and manage access controls for Azure environments. Conduct regular security assessments and audits. Operations & Support: Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for Azure-related incidents and issues. Optimize and troubleshoot performance issues in the Azure environment. Maintain backup and disaster recovery plans for cloud infrastructure. Monitoring / Observability and Telemetry Experience with Alerting and Incident management tooling (Opsgenie, PagerDuty) Experience with Monitoring and telemetry tooling (ELK, Datadog , Grafana, Azure Monitor, Logs, Insights) FinOps and Cost management tooling and practises Continuous Improvement: Stay current with Azure developments and incorporate new features and technologies where appropriate. Provide training and mentorship to junior team members and other staff. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services with business processes Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours support. Your profile Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience: At least 5 years of hands-on experience working with Microsoft Azure. Proven experience with cloud infrastructure, networking, and security. Strong background in automation and infrastructure as code (IaC). Technical Skills: Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash, Golang. Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet. Familiarity with containerisation technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Solid understanding of networking concepts, including VPN, VNet, and firewalls. CI/CD and Release Engineering tooling and practises Containerization and Orchestration SRE practises and principals Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and teamwork abilities. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Certifications: AZ-305 certification would be advantageous. Language: Fluent in Dutch and English What we offer Being a BBDer means being a part of a dynamic and talented team of people who love what they do and have fun doing it in an exciting environment that supports growth, career development and innovative ideas. As part of team BBD, you can stimulate your passion for all things technical while working with some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry on interesting solutions using state-of-the-art tools of the trade. As a member of our team you embody the ingredients of our secret sauce and promote them in every task and challenge you tackle. We pride ourselves on our unique company culture which gives everyone the opportunity to contribute to our shared goals and decision making. Opportunity to work with clients around the globe Culture for knowledge sharing, working with the best in the industry Competitive salary Annual salary review 8% holiday pay (vakantiegeld) each May Monthly awards for staff recognition You’re never just a “number” Retirement annuity options 25 days annual leave Travel allowance Get paid when someone you refer is hired through our Referral Programmes Ad hoc company gifts and swag Working at BBD not only means working with modern technologies in an awesome environment, but job security. BBD weathers every storm – even global pandemics – always putting our people first. About BBD The company BBD is an international custom software solutions company that solves real-world problems with innovative solutions and modern technology stacks. With extensive experience across various sectors and a wide array of technologies, BBD’s core services encompass digital enablement, software engineering and solutions support, which includes cloud engineering, data science, product design and managed services. Over the past 40 years, we have built a reputation for hiring the best talent and collaborating with client teams to deliver exceptional value through software. As the company has grown, this unwavering commitment to quality and continuous innovation has ensured clients get the full benefit from software that meets their unique environment. The culture BBD’s culture is one that encourages collaboration, innovation and inclusion. Our relaxed yet professional work environment extends into a flat management structure. At BBD, you are not just a number, but a valuable member of the team, working with like-minded, passionate individuals on challenging projects in interesting spaces. We deeply believe in the importance of each individual taking control of their career growth, with the support, encouragement and guidance of the company. We do this for every BBDer, creating the space and opportunity to continue learning, growing and expanding their skillsets. We also proudly support and ensure diverse project teams as varied perspectives will always make for stronger solutions. With hubs in 7 cities, we have mastered distributed development and support a flexible, hybrid working environment. Our hubs are also a great place to get to know people, share knowledge, and enjoy snacks, great coffee and catered lunches as well as social, sport and cultural gatherings. Lastly, recognition is deeply ingrained in the BBD culture and we use every appropriate opportunity to show this through our Awards Nominations, shoutouts and of the course the exceptional bonuses that come from exceptional performance. &Work will help you BBD has partnered with &Work. &Work understands that it is important to work in a place where you are valued, where you can develop further and where you are given the space to grow. By applying via &Work, you get direct access to their broad network of employers. &Work can help you with the introduction atBBD, provide background information, prepare you for interviews so that you can present yourself convincingly and assist you during the negotiations to help you take a nice step forward in your career.