Key Skills

Job Description

Build the infrastructure that makes systems work together. At AppyThings, we design, build and manage the integration platforms behind mission-critical enterprise systems. We're looking for engineers who understand API Management, cloud infrastructure and the challenges of keeping complex systems connected, secure and reliable. Whether your background is in cloud integration, API platforms or platform engineering, we want to hear from you. About AppyThings Since 2014, AppyThings has helped large organisations build and manage the integration layer behind their digital ecosystems. We connect systems, applications and data across cloud and on-premise environments, making sure everything works securely, reliably and at scale. Our work goes much further than developing APIs. We design integration architectures, implement API management platforms, automate infrastructure and help organisations keep their most important systems running. Think about processing data from millions of smart meters, connecting logistics platforms in real time or ensuring financial systems can communicate securely. We work with technologies such as Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Apigee, Kong and Kafka. As organisations increasingly adopt AI and more complex digital services, the need for reliable integration infrastructure continues to grow. Role description As a Cloud Integration Engineer, you work at the intersection of API Management, cloud infrastructure and enterprise integration. You help organisations connect their systems, modernise their integration platforms and build reliable solutions that can scale. Depending on your expertise, you'll work on projects involving Azure, GCP, API gateways, event-driven architectures and cloud-native infrastructure. We're looking for engineers who understand how systems communicate and how the infrastructure behind those integrations should be designed and managed. Your responsibilities include: Designing and implementing API and system integrations using platforms such as Azure API Management, Apigee or Kong Connecting cloud, SaaS and on-premise applications using APIs, messaging and event-driven integration patterns Working with Azure Integration Services, including Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Service Bus and Event Grid, or comparable GCP services Implementing API security, authentication, traffic management, versioning and monitoring Building and improving CI/CD pipelines and automating infrastructure with tools such as Terraform Supporting cloud migrations and modernisation of existing integration platforms Improving platform reliability through monitoring, observability and automation Advising clients on technical choices, architecture, security and scalability Collaborating with architects, developers and cloud engineers to deliver solutions that work in production What we're looking for Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform Experience with API Management or enterprise integration technologies such as Azure APIM, Apigee, Kong, Axway, WSO2 or TIBCO Experience designing, implementing or operating integrations between different applications and systems Understanding of API security, scalability, monitoring and integration architecture Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation or cloud-native deployments Ability to understand complex technical environments and translate requirements into practical solutions Strong communication skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset Comfortable working directly with enterprise clients and challenging technical decisions when needed Fluent English and currently living in the Netherlands You don't need to know every technology listed above. We value strong engineering fundamentals, relevant hands-on experience and the ability to learn new platforms. Conditions Salary up to €85,000 gross per year, depending on experience Lease car or mobility budget Pension contribution Hybrid working with two office days per week in Veenendaal Training budget, certifications and knowledge-sharing opportunities Opportunity to work with experienced specialists across cloud, API Management and platform engineering International enterprise projects with real technical challenges An informal, collaborative culture where your ideas and expertise are valued Interested in joining AppyThings? Apply through the button or send your CV to [email protected].

Core Responsibilities

Design and implement secure, scalable API and system integrations across cloud, SaaS, and on-premise environments, using API management platforms and event-driven patterns. Automate infrastructure and CI/CD, support cloud migrations, improve platform reliability, and advise enterprise clients on architecture, security, and scalability.

Requirements

Candidates need hands-on experience with Azure or Google Cloud Platform, API management or enterprise integration technologies, and designing or operating integrations between applications and systems. They should understand API security, scalability, monitoring, and integration architecture; have experience with CI/CD or infrastructure automation; communicate effectively with clients; be fluent in English; and currently live in the Netherlands.

Benefits

• Lease Car Or Mobility Budget
• Pension Contribution
• Hybrid Working
• Training Budget
• Certifications
• Knowledge-Sharing Opportunities