As a DevOps Architect / Lead, you define and implement complex DevOps platforms while remaining hands-on with coding, automation, and architecture. You combine strategic vision with operational execution, leading and coaching multidisciplinary teams to deliver secure, resilient, and high-performance environments. You will work on hybrid cloud, on-premise, and multi-cloud architectures, including pipelines for AI/ML environments.
Key responsibilities
* Define the target DevOps architecture aligned with IT strategy and business objectives
* Implement architecture with development teams, ensuring alignment with business, security, and performance goals
* Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices
* Apply Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, and Helm
* Automate deployments, testing, security controls, and recurring operational tasks
* Deploy DevOps practices for AI/ML environments, covering the full lifecycle of models and pipelines
* Lead complex DevOps projects, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring delivery of value
* Integrate security practices (DevSecOps) and enforce compliance and resilience
* Coach teams via pair programming, code reviews, workshops, and documentation
What are we looking for?
Must-haves
* You have
minimum 10 years of DevOps experience
, including
at least 7 years as a solution or integration architect
* You have
minimum 3 years of experience designing and implementing integration platforms
* You have
minimum 9 years of experience with hybrid, on-premise, and public cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP) architectures
* You have
minimum 9 years of experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), Kubernetes/OpenShift, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Helm), and Linux (Red Hat)
* You have
minimum 5 years of experience with DevSecOps and security for CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes
* You have
minimum 5 years of experience with Python scripting/automation, MLOps (MLflow, Kubeflow, DVC), observability tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana), and networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls)
* You have
TOGAF certification
* You have
professional English
and
native or professional fluency in Dutch or French
(mastery of both FR/NL is a plus)
Nice-to-haves
* Experience defining AS-IS and TO-BE architectures in digital transformation projects
What do we offer?
* Start date: 01/02/2026
* Work regime: full time (40h/week)
* Location: Brussels area
* Working model: hybrid, minimum 2 days on-site per week