DevOps Engineer II

Pax8  is seeking qualified  DevOps Engineers  to join our  Netherlands team  and embark on a thrilling journey of innovation and technological advancement.

We have the  perfect opportunity  for you to unleash your creativity and make a significant impact in the world of software development, by joining  Pax8 , the  world’s favorite marketplace to by cloud products.

What’s in it for you?

• Be a part of our well-tuned  DevOps  machine! Lead, inspire, and steer your fellow crew members to epic success in uncharted galaxy’s.
• Brace yourself for a tech odyssey! Immerse yourself in the realm of cutting-edge projects that will electrify your inner techie and fuel your creative genius.
• Unleash your potential and soar to new heights with a plethora of growth and development opportunities. Join a vibrant network of professionals who'll fuel your personal evolution.
• And last but not least, we believe in the power of play! We're all about having a blast while we conquer tech frontiers, so fun is a non-negotiable part of the deal!

As a DevOps Engineer , you won’t just be a part of the team – you’ll be at the forefront of our transformation. Picture this: you will architect, develop, automate, test, and maintain our cutting-edge software infrastructure. Collaborating with our tech gurus and engineering dynamos to tackle exhilarating challenges that come with our rapid growth.

But here’s the real thrill : you will be wielding the latest tech weaponry, including the likes of Docker containers, Kubernetes (EKS), Helm, GitHub Actions, Terraform, and a treasure trove of cloud-native marvels. Your mission… should you choose to accept it… Is to lead the charge from a centralized monolith to a sprawling, dynamics microservices utopia. Join us on this electrifying journey.

About Pax8

Pax8 is the technology marketplace of the future, linking partners, vendors, and small to midsized businesses (SMBs) through AI-powered insights and comprehensive product support. With a global partner ecosystem of over 35,000 managed service providers, Pax8 empowers SMBs worldwide by providing software and services that unlock their growth potential and enhance their security. Committed to innovating cloud commerce at scale, Pax8 drives customer acquisition and solution consumption across its entire ecosystem.

Read more about us here:

• Our Journey from the US to EMEA: 
• Check our HR Leaders people ethos here: 
• See our progress in Awards: 
• Scott Chasin:- Exciting Times - meet our new CEO
• EU Website - 

Our servant leaders put employees first and we are about delivering exceptional employee experience to inspire customer experience.

It's an exciting time to join us as Pax8, as we have just been certified as a “Great Place to Work”.

Your Day to Day in this role includes: 

• Support the availability of all developed and managed services
• Support Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) of Pax8 services including disaster recovery and continuity
• Manage and maintain the security and access controls for supported services
• Establish operational monitoring and performance metrics for managed and AWS resources
• Mentor junior level DevOps team members and Development Engineers
• Drive your own personal development and performance improvements

You'll be ideal for us if you:

• Substantial years of experience supporting application development, preferably microservices and a  Java based web platform
• Experience with Programming/scripting languages, such as:  Python, Bash, Java, Golang or JavaScript
• Experience implementing new projects using  AWS  services such as EKS, MSK, ElastiCache, ElasticSearch and RDS
• Experience with networking principles and technologies using AWS technologies such as ALB’s, Security groups, VPC networking and basic containerized networking principles
• Proficiency with Kubernetes, HELM and Docker
• Proficiency writing IaC and Configuration management using Terraform and Git
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines such as: using GitHub Actions, ArgoCD or Jenkins
• Experience with monitoring tools such as SumoLogic, CloudWatch, Honeycomb or Grafana
• Experience with Database administration, SQL and NoSQL databases preferred
• Expert in Agile methodologies using tools such as Jira, Lean Kit, Rally or similar
• Focus on leading projects to meet commitments, with predictability and urgency, ensuring timely delivery through proactive planning and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal skills that allow you to represent DevOps and support the community.
• Strong desire for automation

In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in this country with a valid right to work.

We encourage you to apply for a role at Pax8 even if you don’t meet 100% of the bullet points! We believe in cultivating an environment where there are a diversity of perspectives.

We review and acknowledge every application using real humans - please look out for a response from us to your application in your inbox but check spam too!

We take pride in our diverse and multicultural work environment, where communication is key. Our team collectively speaks more than 23 languages, reflecting the richness of our global community. We celebrate language diversity, but we also value effective cross border collaboration business communication.  You should possess a strong command of business English  to ensure seamless collaboration and understanding across our dynamic team.

Salary & Benefits  

• Annual gross salary ranging between - €50,000 up to €80,000  depending on level and experience 
• 26 days holiday + 8% Holiday Allowance
• Participation in the Company Short Term Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus) 
• Participation in the Company Long term Incentive Plan (Stock Options after qualified period) 
• Travel Expenses Reimbursement 
• Participation company pension plan 
• Homeworking Allowance 
• Dedicated time for training and personal development 
• Company MacBook 
• Health & Wellbeing coaching support 
• Fun and frequent company and team socials
• And a lot more...

Designated Office & Working pattern

• Tech set up to support great Home and In-office working
• Office space: Zuiderzeelaan 53, 8017 JV Zwolle
• Hybrid – 1   day per week in the office
• 8:30 – 17:00 with flexibility required 
• Full time: 40 hours a week

Work Environment

The modern workplace is in our DNA so working from home is not a problem. However, teamwork is also valuable, so we do encourage you to regularly come together in our fantastic new offices for social events, fun and shared success!

We offer an international and dynamic job with a high degree of responsibility and fun, in one of the coolest and fastest growing industries in the world: IT. There is plenty of room for personal growth and you will be working closely with your energetic and skilled team mates.

Pax8 Zwolle Office Environment

• Brand New EMEA HO in the centre of Zwolle
• Regular social and community events
• Inside Ping Pong and fun breakout areas
• Dedicated desks and breakout areas with laptop dock and monitors

If you struggle to get “time out” we’re happy to accommodate early/late conversations and interview times or if you have any queries you can ring the Talent Partner, Iulius Brezeanu, managing this role on Het telefoonnummer op techniekwerkt.nl bekijken. 

What’s in it for you?  

There’s plenty of scope for a talented individual to progress quickly in this opportunity or to other internal options (internal mobility in 2023 was 34%) as we grow and expand. We have our very own internal academy (the Pax8 University) for personal development plus access to Learning & Development specialist trainers and extensive "born in the cloud" mentors available for your growth. We’ll provide the opportunity stretch and projects to help you thrive and see exactly what you need to achieve to get to the next level.

Why Pax8?

Our mission is to be the world’s favourite marketplace to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organisation with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and unconventional. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best! 

We  Elev8 each other. We  Advoc8 for our partners. We  Innov8 continuously. We  Celebr8 life. 

As part of our hiring process, we are required to undertake information verification checks on all candidates that are successful in their application with Pax8. As part of these checks Pax8 will request ID verification, reference requests and qualification checks (additional checks will be completed for UK candidates only, such as criminal and financial). All checks are completed by our third-party provider, Vero.

Once checks have been completed all candidates will receive a copy for their records.

Equal Opportunities   

Pax8 are an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country the role is based in. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with GDPR best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes.

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