Head of DevOps

Excited about shaping the future of DevOps in a dynamic SaaS environment? Scroll down to discover how you could make a meaningful impact as our new Head of DevOps.

Full-time - Almere / Hybride

**About KidsKonnect**:
KidsKonnect is a leading and innovative SaaS (Software as a Service) company focused on childcare and primary education. Our goal is to empower professionals to concentrate on their primary responsibility: "the development of the next generation." Our smart, user-friendly, and flexible software platform supports daycare centers and schools in planning, staff management, child development, and parent communication.
- We are a fast-growing international company with a social mission. With over 200 employees, we relieve and support organizations through our smart, user-friendly, and flexible products. We now serve over 1 million children aged 0 to 12.**About the role**:
As the Head of DevOps at KidsKonnect, you will play a critical role in shaping and implementing our DevOps strategy, with a focus on optimizing our software delivery, infrastructure, and security. This key leadership position connects our development and operations teams, aiming to streamline processes, shorten release cycles, and improve reliability. You’ll guide the development of our DevOps culture and collaborate closely with other technical teams to ensure a smooth, secure, and cost-efficient infrastructure.

**Your Responsibilities**- Strategy Development: Formulate and execute a DevOps vision focused on scalability, automation, and continuous improvement.
- Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop the DevOps team, fostering their professional growth.
- CI/CD Optimization: Enhance continuous integration and delivery pipelines to support faster and more reliable releases.
- Automation and Security: Automate processes where possible and oversee our cloud infrastructure to ensure it meets high standards of security and stability.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with development and product teams to enable continuous integration, improve feedback loops, and support deployment.
- Incident Management: Handle incident and problem resolution to ensure mínimal disruption to services.**About you**:
You are an experienced DevOps professional with a strong technical background and demonstrated leadership skills. You think strategically while maintaining a hands-on approach when necessary. You also have excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions.

**Requirements**:
- 5-7 years of experience in DevOps, system administration, or a similar role.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical field, such as Computer Science.
- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to coach and develop a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think both strategically and operationally.**What we offer**:
KidsKonnect offers a dynamic work environment where innovation and personal development are central. You’ll have the chance to make an impact at a leading SaaS company focused on early childhood education and primary education. Additionally, we provide:
- Training budget;
- 26 vacation days;
- Mobility allowance;
- Comprehensive phone plan;
- Company laptop;
- Fun outings organized by the events committee;
- Strong focus on a good work-life balance;
- Work primarily in Almere and from home, with other offices located across the Netherlands;
- A pleasant, informal working atmosphere;
- Contributing to a platform with high social impact;
- A high level of responsibility and autonomy;
- A role with a broad range of tasks and responsibilities.