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DevOps Engineer

  • Hybrid
    • Mol, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium
  • ICT & Data Science

Job description

VITO is the reference for independent, applied technological research to generate a positive impact for a society in transition. Scientifically grounded, driven by collaboration, and solution-oriented. We combine our domain knowledge of people and the environment with infrastructure and digital applications. In this way, we achieve a measurable impact in Flanders, Europe, and the world in our three impact domains: resources, climate, and living environment.

The Product Development and Operational Services team develops and operates a wide range of software systems that assist our customers and researchers from various fields in their research.

With the ongoing digitization in scientific research, there is a growing need for reliable and efficient digital solutions. Due to this increasing demand for support in cloud and on-premise infrastructure, high-performance computing, and software development, we are looking to expand the team with a passionate DevOps Engineer.


Your responsibilities:

  • Manage and optimize cloud and on-premise infrastructures.
  • Support and maintain a high-performance Linux computing cluster used for running complex computing models.
  • Handle inquiries from our research projects and propose solutions with a focus on automation, configuration, and infrastructure as code.
  • Assist in implementing and managing the software development lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with research teams to scale infrastructure according to growing needs.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in infrastructure and computing.
  • Automate processes for efficient management and development.
  • Implement security best practices throughout the infrastructure.

Job requirements

Must have:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in applied informatics.
  • At least 5 years of experience with Linux operating systems.
  • At least 2 years of experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Singularity).
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (Puppet, Terraform, Ansible).
  • Experience with scripting (Bash, Perl) and database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
  • Experience in monitoring and optimizing the performance of digital solutions.
  • Good knowledge of computer networks, web protocols, web standards, and security principles.
  • Excellent command of Dutch and English.

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge of Jenkins and experience with artifact repositories.
  • Experience with software development (Python, Java, C).
  • Experience in setting up and maintaining HPC clusters (knowledge of resource managers such as Slurm).


Offer

  • We work 'activity-based', our activities bring us to our location. Our headquarter is in Mol. Hybrid / Part-time working from home or a satellite office in Antwerp-Berchem, Genk, or Ostend is possible.
  • A competitive salary with a range of benefits, including allowances, insurance and a modular package of holidays.
  • Innovation is our asset, so it goes without saying that we give our employees the opportunity to take additional training courses and stay up-to-date in their field. You will always have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and discover new technologies.
  • You will have the opportunity to be part of an organization with an international reputation, known for its cutting-edge technological research and scientific consultancy.
  • With us, you will contribute directly to sustainable developments at local, national and global level through your innovative applications. You provide answers to contemporary societal challenges.
  • Moreover, we highly value a good work-life balance at VITO! This is achieved by adopting a flexible attitude depending on your specific needs.

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