DevOps Engineer

Are you the Azure expert who, like no other, knows how to bridge the gap between pipelines and people, and do you see AI-Ops as the future?

For you, is Agentic a natural part of the People-Process-Tools story, and can innovations never happen fast enough? Then read on!

What will you do as a DevOps Engineer?

As a DevOps Engineer at Macaw, you’ll work on Azure platforms that need to be stable, secure, scalable, and easy to manage. You’ll support clients in designing, automating, improving, and managing Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS environments. This isn’t just about making technology work—it’s about making it work in a way that aligns with the client’s organization, processes, and ambitions.

You’ll be part of a close-knit team of about 30 engineers, consultants, and architects. Together, you’ll work for national and international clients on cloud environments where reliability, security, governance, and continuous improvement are central. This includes infrastructure as code, CI/CD, monitoring, incident response, cloud governance, identity and access management, networking, and improving platform standards.

Your role extends beyond hands-on engineering. For one or more clients, you’ll develop into a trusted technical point of contact. You’ll understand what’s happening in the environment, identify risks or opportunities for improvement, and help the client make decisions that make sense both technically and practically.

This means you’ll switch between different roles. One moment you’ll be diving into Bicep, Terraform, PowerShell, pipelines, or Azure networking. The next, you’ll be advising on cloud governance, security, lifecycle management, platform optimization, or the impact of new developments within Microsoft Azure, GitHub, and AI-enabled DevOps.

Recent developments, such as the shift toward agentic AI, GitHub Copilot for Azure, and smarter cloud development platforms, are making DevOps increasingly interesting. Automation no longer stops at deployment. The question we’re asking more and more often is: How do we build platforms that help teams deliver faster, more securely, and more intelligently? You play a key role in this.

You’ll also serve as a strong sounding board for the Service Delivery Manager. You’ll help translate technical challenges into concrete improvement actions, conduct assessments, and contribute ideas on how we can continuously enhance our service delivery to clients.

At Macaw, you’ll have the freedom to develop your career in the direction that suits you best—whether that’s Azure Architecture, Azure Networking, Cloud Security, Platform Engineering, or Azure DevOps Consultancy. Over time, you can advance to roles such as Azure Architect or Technical Consultant.

Your Profile

At Macaw, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to further your professional development. At the same time, we’re looking for someone who can immediately add value in complex client environments. You’re technically strong, but you also feel comfortable engaging with clients. You don’t need to have an immediate answer for everything, but you do know how to arrive at sound advice and a workable solution.

We’re looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer with the following background, skills, and mindset:

• You have at least 4 years of relevant experience as a DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or Platform Engineer, preferably in client-focused or managed services environments;
• You have experience managing, improving, and automating Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS environments;
• You have knowledge of Azure DevOps, PowerShell, Bicep, and/or Terraform, CI/CD, containers, networking, security, IAM, and cloud governance;
• You are familiar with Microsoft cloud frameworks such as the Cloud Adoption Framework and the Well-Architected Framework;
• You have experience with service-oriented delivery and ITIL processes, such as incident, change, and problem management;
• You understand the importance of monitoring, logging, security, standardization, and lifecycle management within modern cloud platforms;
• You enjoy advising clients, explaining technical decisions, and implementing concrete improvements;
• You’re hands-on, but you also like to look at the bigger picture;
• You hold AZ-400 and AZ-305 certifications, or are willing to obtain them in the near future;
• Knowledge of GitHub, GitHub Copilot, AI-related Azure services, or platform engineering concepts is a plus;
• You have a strong command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written.

Apply today!

Want to learn more about this position? Our recruiters would be happy to tell you more. Send a message to Marnix at +31 6 51 01 15 95 or apply right away.

Salary and Hours

Hours and Location

This position is for * hours per week; the team works * days at our headquarters in Hoofddorp, and the rest of the time we work from home or *.

Salary

Salary

A competitive salary that reflects your knowledge, experience, and the impact you make. We also offer a generous retirement plan, including WGA and WIA coverage.

Vacation

Vacation

We offer 29 vacation days per year and vacation pay as standard, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional vacation days.

Home Office

Home Office

Working from home is here to stay, which is why we believe it’s important for our colleagues to have a comfortable and ergonomically designed workspace at home as well. That’s why we’re happy to help you find a good chair, monitor, desk, computer glasses, or headphones. Of course, we also offer an internet allowance.

Learning & Development

Learning & Development

Working in IT is a lifelong learning experience; at macaw, we encourage this by investing in your development.

Our Office

Our Office

We have a modern and pleasant office with plenty of space where you can collaborate with colleagues or take a moment to focus in silence. A delicious lunch is served every day. And if you want to unwind at the office, you can always challenge a colleague to a game of pool, table tennis, or a game on the Xbox.

Macaw, Your Guide in the Age of AI

Why Macaw?

At Macaw, you don’t work as an individual engineer disconnected from the client. You become part of a team that helps clients take their Microsoft platform to the next level. We combine technical expertise with a practical, down-to-earth approach.

We’re an international organization with about 400 colleagues. We’re big enough to work on substantial client projects, yet small enough to know each other. Our culture is informal, personal, and focused on collaboration. You’ll have a lot of freedom, but you won’t be on your own. Sharing knowledge, challenging each other, and improving together are all part of how we work.

You’ll work with colleagues who take their profession seriously—engineers, consultants, and architects who take pleasure in finding good solutions, implementing smart automation, and helping clients make real progress.

Everyone is welcome at Macaw

We believe in equal opportunities for every applicant and in a hiring process that is inclusive, respectful, and free of bias. Your talent, mindset, and skills are what matter most, regardless of your background, identity, or beliefs.

Do you need assistance during the application process? Feel free to contact us at [email protected].

Application Process

Step 1

Introduction

We’d love to meet you! Once you’ve expressed your interest, one of our recruiters will call you. We’ll tell you more about Macaw, are genuinely curious to get to know you, and are happy to answer any initial questions you may have.

Step 2

The First Conversation

Unlike what you might be used to at other organizations, here you’ll speak directly with the people who really know the work. We’ll invite you to our office for a good cup of coffee and introduce you to one or two colleagues from the team you’re applying to join. They’ll be happy to tell you what their workday is like, but they’re also curious to hear what motivates you. Accessible, inspiring, and informative—that’s what we strive for.

Step 3

The Second Conversation

Congratulations—you’ve come a long way! It’s time for a follow-up interview. During this interview, you’ll meet two new colleagues with whom you’ll often collaborate in your role. These might include, for example, a direct colleague and someone from management. By the end of this interview, you’ll know for sure: I want to work at Macaw!

Step 5

The Offer

The icing on the cake! If it’s a good match on both sides, we’d be happy to make you an offer. When preparing our offer, we take your knowledge, experience, and the market into account. That way, we ensure the offer aligns well with both your preferences and the position.