Cloud Native OPS Engineer Senior

Job Description

ALTER SOLUTIONS is a consulting and technology expertise company founded in 2006. Our mission is to support our clients in their digital transformation challenges. Our services are structured around the following expertise areas:
• Software Delivery
• Infrastructure & Cloud Computing
• Agile IT Performance
• Business Performance

Our success relies on the development and fulfillment of each employee, so we place great importance on providing the best possible working conditions:
• Remote work available for a large part of our projects
• A Flex Office work environment available to everyone at all times to promote communication and collaboration
• Expert communities to share and disseminate skills within the group
• Close project management and HR support
• Annual training and certification opportunities
• Recognition of our consultants' expertise paths
• Strong openness to occasional or long-term international mobility
• Intrapreneurship opportunities

We are currently looking to integrate a Cloud Native OPS Engineer Senior into a project for a prominent client in the banking sector.

Mission Description
As a Cloud Native OPS Engineer Senior, you will join a highly specialized team working within the Services & Infrastructure department. This team provides essential support to delivery teams that develop banking applications. The team comprises both System Engineers (Ops) and Software Engineers (Dev), working together to ensure secure, efficient software delivery within the client's cloud environment. You will play a key role in maintaining the BlueCAP platform, which is built on Kubernetes and OpenShift.

Key Responsibilities
• Maintain and manage the on-prem cloud environment, BlueCAP, built on Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Support internal delivery teams by providing reusable components such as logging, metrics, AMQ, and vulnerability scanning.
• Manage global resource allocation (adding nodes) and introduce new products to the platform.
• Collaborate with system engineers, developers, product owners, and system architects to ensure secure and optimal operation of applications.
• Write and update documentation, checklists, and best practices to support delivery teams.
• Perform new development, bug fixing, and offer on-call support on a rotational basis (approx. once every 6 weeks).

Qualifications

Requirements
• Strong experience with Kubernetes; knowledge of OpenShift is a plus.
• Familiarity with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL is beneficial.
• Experience with Python, Victoria Metrics, Kibana, and Grafana is a plus.
• Understanding of Agile development environments such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe.
• Fluent in both Dutch and English.
• A proactive, flexible, and quality-driven mindset with a focus on performance, safety, and stability.
• Willingness to be on call for weekends and nights (once every 6 weeks).

Your Profile
You are a motivated individual who enjoys working independently but can also collaborate effectively within a dynamic team. You have a passion for IT infrastructure, a flexible attitude, and a desire to continually learn new technologies. You’re comfortable stepping out of your comfort zone and enjoy the challenge of solving complex technical problems.

Additional Information
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Mechelen, Belgium

This is an excellent opportunity to work on innovative projects in the banking sector, contributing to the development of secure and scalable software platforms. You’ll work alongside a talented and collaborative team while continually advancing your technical skills.