Mission Type & Duration
* Start Date: 01 August 2025
* End Date: 31 July 2028 (maximum 660 workdays)
Working Hours & Location
* Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7 hours and 36 minutes per day (standard working hours)
* Mode: Hybrid – minimum 50% on-site presence recommended; final arrangement to be agreed upon with the team lead
Mission Context & Objectives
* Support the internal Development Support team in the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines
* Assist in the deployment of applications to a containerized Azure cloud environment
* Promote and guide the adoption of DevSecOps practices across development teams
Main Responsibilities
* Provide expert advice on DevSecOps practices and cloud-native application deployment using containers and CI/CD pipelines
* Assist in configuring development tools and platforms
* Develop and maintain reusable CI/CD pipeline templates
* Write and maintain comprehensive technical documentation
* Coach and support development teams in adopting DevOps methodologies and best practices
Technical Environment & Tools
* Cloud Platforms: Azure
* Containers & Orchestration: Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps (ACA)
* Application Servers: Tomcat, Nginx, Microsoft IIS
* Version Control: GitLab (Flow, Workspaces, Commitizen, Smart Commits, etc.)
* Configuration & Secrets Management: Azure Key Vault, Azure App Configuration
* Quality & Code Analysis: Sonar, SonarQube
* CI/CD: GitLab pipelines
* Infrastructure as Code & Automation: Terraform, Ansible
* Programming Languages: Java, Angular, .NET, Python
* Collaboration Tools: JIRA, Confluence
* Databases: Azure SQL
* APIs: SOAP and REST
Required Experience
* 3 to 5 years of proven experience as a DevOps specialist and developer using GitLab
* Hands-on experience integrating security in CI/CD workflows and cloud environments
* Demonstrated ability to coach and support developers in DevOps practices
* (Specific levels of expertise must align with the evaluation criteria defined in the tender)
Languages
* Active proficiency in either French or Dutch (spoken, written, and technical reading/writing)
* Passive understanding of the other national language
* Strong command of English for technical documentation and communication
Soft Skills & Competencies
* Team-oriented and well-organized
* Capable of delivering clear and actionable DevOps guidance
* Self-driven and proactive in task execution
* Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
* Effective communicator with attention to detail
* Passionate about DevOps culture and modern deployment practices
Deliverables
* Reusable CI/CD pipeline templates and deployment scripts
* Thorough and up-to-date technical documentation
* Coaching sessions and hands-on support for development teams