Lead Platform Engineer

Job Description: Lead Platform Engineer (Netherlands)

Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced

Lead Platform Engineer

to join our team in the Netherlands. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of our core platform infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. You will act as a technical leader, mentor engineers, and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to drive innovation and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities

Lead platform engineering initiatives

to build and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient systems.

Architect and optimize cloud infrastructure

(AWS, Azure, or GCP) to support business growth.

Drive automation

across infrastructure, deployment, and monitoring processes.

Mentor and guide engineers , fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence.

Collaborate with product and development teams

to align platform capabilities with business needs.

Implement observability practices

(monitoring, logging, alerting) to ensure system health.

Champion best practices

in platform engineering, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, and DevSecOps.

Oversee incident response

and root cause analysis to continuously improve reliability.

Required Skills & Qualifications

7+ years of experience

in platform, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering.

Strong expertise

in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Hands‑on experience

with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

Proficiency

in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation).

Solid knowledge

of CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.

Strong programming/scripting skills

(Python, Go, Bash).

Excellent leadership and communication skills

with experience managing teams.

Fluent in English ; Dutch language skills are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with

multi‑cloud or hybrid cloud environments .

Knowledge of

security best practices

and compliance frameworks.

Background in

Agile/DevOps methodologies .

Proven track record of

leading platform transformations .

What We Offer

A

dynamic work environment

in the Netherlands with cutting‑edge technology projects.

Professional growth opportunities , including training and certifications.

Competitive salary and benefits package .

A

collaborative culture

that values innovation, ownership, and impact.

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