Cloud Engineer

We are supporting key client in strengthening its cloud infrastructure and platform operations. We are currently looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support Azure-based platforms in a mission-critical, enterprise environment.

Logistics

• Role: Freelance Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
• Contract: 12-month Initial contract (extension likely)
• Location: Brussels
• Languages: English and French or Dutch
• Start Date: ASAP
• Rate: €(Competitive & Negotiable)

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Azure-based cloud platforms.
• Support Kubernetes-based environments and related services (Kafka, PostgreSQL, Keycloak, Opensearch).
• Apply patching, routine updates, backups, and basic disaster recovery procedures.
• Manage access control, identity, and secrets.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployments (Azure DevOps, Git, Helm).
• Maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform).
• Monitor platform health, respond to incidents, and escalate when required.
• Collaborate with development, security, and engineering teams.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience operating Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized platforms.
• Familiarity with Azure networking, monitoring, and security services.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control.
• Basic scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
• Solid understanding of cloud security and identity management.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Kafka, PostgreSQL, CEPH, or Opensearch.
• Experience working in enterprise or mission-critical environments.
• Exposure to on-call or shift-based operational support.
• Additional European languages (FR / NL / DE).

Interested? Get in touch to discuss this Cloud Infrastructure Engineer opportunity and next steps.