DevOps Engineer – 6 Month Contract – AntwerpFor a mission-critical environment in Antwerp, we are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to support and improve applications used in a semi-automated environment. In this role, you will ensure the stability, performance, and continuity of software systems that directly support real-time operations.You will work on production systems where reliability is essential, performing incident response, root cause analysis, and structural improvements to applications running in a Linux environment.The roleAs DevOps Engineer, you will act as 2nd-line support for operational applications and will be involved in troubleshooting, development, deployment, and optimization of software used in automated and real-time systems.You will work closely with automation engineers, infrastructure teams, and operational staff to ensure applications remain stable under high load and during continuous operations. The role requires strong Linux development experience and the ability to debug complex issues in live production environments.This position operates in a 24/7 context where system failures can have immediate operational impact.Key responsibilitiesProvide 2nd-line support for Linux-based production applicationsDiagnose and resolve incidents in live operational environmentsPerform log analysis, debugging, and root cause analysisMaintain and improve applications written in C / C++ / PythonOptimize performance, memory usage, and concurrency behaviourDevelop tooling, scripts, and monitoring utilitiesWork with TCP/IP networking, sockets, and system callsPackage and release applications in controlled environmentsParticipate in change and release management processesImplement security and hardening measures in Linux environmentsCollaborate with operations, automation, and infrastructure teamsParticipate in on-call / 24-7 support rotation when requiredRequired skills & experienceStrong experience with Linux system administrationSolid knowledge of C / C++Experience with Python scriptingGood understanding of multithreading and concurrencyExperience debugging production systemsKnowledge of TCP/IP networking and socketsExperience with Git-based workflowsExperience working in high-availability environmentsAbility to work under pressure in operational environmentsFluency in DutchWe aim to respond promptly to all applications. However, due to high volumes, there may be times when we cannot reply to every applicant. Thank you for your understanding. Amoria Bond operates as an employment agency and employment business. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age or experience, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any age or experience for this role.