DevOps Engineer

Job Description

The Research Tooling team, part of the IT department (LIS) at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), works closely with other LIS teams to support researchers across the university. We are a small, agile team responsible for several widely used digital platforms, such as GitLab, GitHub, Azure, Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, JSM), ClusterMarket, and data platforms like Databricks. These platforms support key aspects of the research lifecycle, including collaboration, version control, application deployment, lab management, and data processing. Over the past years, we have focused on building and maintaining the technical foundation for these services, ensuring they are reliable, user-friendly and compliant with privacy and security standards.

As a DevOps Engineer in our team, you will be involved in both operational activities and project-based work. You will contribute to the development and maintenance of core infrastructure, as well as support experimental pilots and new initiatives that help shape the future of research tooling at TU/e. One of your initial key responsibilities will be contributing to the development and maintenance of RAPS, a secure archival solution for research data linked to scientific publications.

We are looking for a colleague with a flexible and solution-oriented mindset, who enjoys working across multiple teams and domains. For this medior-level position we are looking for someone who takes ownership while actively collaborating with a lead engineer and your team members. The Research Tooling team has room for personal development and growth. We are looking for people who are not afraid to take initiative and are willing to take on a pioneering role in the development of our services.

We are developing the Research Cockpit, a front door portal as entry point to the TU/e Research Data Infrastructure. Bringing together workflows for both project and data management across the research lifecycle. These workflows are mainly facilitated via Jira Service Management but are envisioned to integrate with a variety of applications, tools and cloud infrastructure across the Research Data Infrastructure landscape.

Job Requirements

What do we expect from you?

You are a hands-on engineer with a professional mindset and a strong sense of ownership who can:

• Work effectively in a dynamic research environment
• Communicate clearly and constructively with researchers and stakeholders
• Translate ideas into actionable tasks
• Contribute to discussions by proposing well-reasoned alternatives when improvements are possible
• Take initiative and is eager to learn
• Proactively explore new tools and technologies to improve workflows and solve challenges

You complement this with the following experience and skills:

• A solid understanding of infrastructure concepts and operational management of applications
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code, ideally using Terraform
• Experience with containerisation technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Ability to write and maintain automation scripts, preferably in Python
• Proficiency in git-based version control workflows
• Able to work on-site at the TU/e campus at least three days per week; therefore, residing within reasonable commuting distance.

Conditions of Employment

An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities. We also offer you:

• A monthly salary of minimum € 3.546,- to maximum €6.433,- for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 10/11 collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities).
• In addition to vacation pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.
• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.

Here you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us

Eindhoven University of Technology is a leading international university within the Brainport region where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact Product Owner: Evert de Maat via e.h.a.d.maat@tue.nl  

For questions about the application process or the conditions of employment, please contact our Senior Recruiter Rob van der Linden via r.m.e.v.d.linden@tue.nl 

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application

If you are interested, please use the ‘apply’ button to send us your CV and letter of application with your motivation and a description of your qualifications.

Screening of candidates begins as soon as applications are received and continues until the position is filled. Where applicable, internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates where they are equally suitable.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note 

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. 
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Important for non-EU applicants: Please be aware that for this position, specific residence permit requirements apply. If you are a non-EU national, you may not be eligible to legally work in this role under current Dutch immigration regulations. We strongly advise you to contact our Staff Immigration Team (staffimmigration@tue.nl) before applying to check your eligibility and to receive further guidance.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.