Key Skills

Job Description

Would you like to work as a DevOps Engineer on the cloud platform that powers the digital logistics infrastructure of the Dutch ports? Are you excited about combining Java development with DevOps, Observability, and AWS, helping development teams deliver software faster, more reliably, and more securely? Then keep reading! What will you do? Develop, maintain, and optimize Java applications as well as the underlying platform infrastructure; Improve and implement observability solutions using tools such as Grafana, New Relic, and OpenTelemetry; Automate infrastructure and deployments using Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and AWS services; Work as part of a Scrum team following the T-Shaped model, combining your Java expertise with knowledge of DevOps and cloud technologies; Actively contribute to the further development of the platform by introducing new technologies and tooling. What do you bring? Bachelor-level education or equivalent working and thinking level; Good command of Dutch and/or English; Based in the Netherlands; At least 3 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, Software Engineer, or in a similar role; Experience with observability solutions such as Grafana, New Relic, or OpenTelemetry; Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment; An interest in or experience with AWS, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and CI/CD. Where will you work? Portbase is the digital engine behind the Dutch ports. Through our Port Community System (PCS), we enable more than 140 million logistics transactions every year and connect thousands of organizations, including terminals, shipping companies, transporters, and government agencies. In doing so, we help goods move through the logistics chain faster, more safely, and more efficiently. As a DevOps Engineer, you will be part of the Platform Team. This team develops and manages the technical foundation on which all Portbase services run. Together, you will work on a modern cloud platform where reliability, scalability, and automation are key. Your work will include improving observability, further automating infrastructure, and supporting development teams with a future-proof platform. At Portbase, you have plenty of room to explore and apply new technologies. We encourage initiative and give you the freedom to implement improvements that have an impact on both the platform and the logistics chain as a whole. In short, do you want to help build and modernize a cloud platform that supports the digital logistics of the Dutch ports every day? Then we would love to hear from you! Would you like to learn more about the role or Portbase as an organization? Click here!

Core Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize Java applications and the cloud platform infrastructure, including observability, automated deployments, and infrastructure as code. Collaborate with a Scrum team to improve platform reliability, scalability, and tooling while supporting development teams.

Requirements

Applicants need at least three years of experience in DevOps, software engineering, or a similar role, along with experience in observability tools and Agile/Scrum environments. A bachelor-level education or equivalent is required, as is a good command of Dutch and/or English; interest or experience in AWS, Terraform, and CI/CD is also sought.