Cloud Engineer (Science Foundation Squad)

We are looking for a skilled Cloud Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in AWS to join our Science Foundation Squad in Delft, the Netherlands. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) and a strong foundation in cloud architecture, automation, and infrastructure as code. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable cloud solutions, working closely with data engineers, software developers, and researchers in an R&D environment.

Your key responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure using AWS CDK and other infrastructure-as-code tools
• Automate cloud deployments and operations to ensure scalability, security, and efficiency
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to translate requirements into scalable cloud solutions
• Industrialize existing solutions while promoting and applying cloud best practices
• Monitor, optimize, and ensure cloud performance, security, and cost efficiency
• Support CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native development workflows, and maintain clear documentation of architectures and best practices.

We offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day - sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere - from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
• Growth that keeps up with you - you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up - with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on
• A community where your voice matters - it is essential to serve our customers well

You bring

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., ECS, EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM)
• Strong experience with infrastructure-as-code, including AWS CDK (Terraform is a plus)
• Proficiency in Python or another programming language for cloud automation and development
• Solid understanding of cloud architecture, security, networking, and DevOps best practices
• Experience working in collaborative environments with engineers, researchers, and product teams
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts; experience with Azure, hybrid cloud, or data/ML workflows is a plus

About dsm-firmenich

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.