DevOps Engineer

Challenging position for the IBFD IT department

DevOps Engineer

Established in 1938, the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD) has steadily grown into the world’s foremost authority on cross-border taxation and a respected home to collect information about international taxation. IBFD is a leading international tax knowledge provider offering expert insights into cross-border taxation. We are dedicated to innovation and excellence, and our IT infrastructure forms the backbone of our operations. As a non-profit foundation, IBFD brings tax knowledge to the whole wide world, through publications, training, research, and data. IBFD is a hybrid organization, with activities in the field of publishing, training, government services, and academia. Around 250 employees work in four offices on three continents, from 40 countries, with 700+ external authors and correspondents worldwide. The Tech & Data department serves as the development hub for IBFD and is also responsible for managing infrastructure and service management. The department comprises approximately 25 full-time employees and external developers operating in near-shore and offshore arrangements.

Role overview

IBFD is looking for a proactive and skilled DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in optimizing, automating, and maintaining our IBFD’s IT infrastructure and cloud setup, ensuring efficiency and reliability while supporting and building seamless deployment pipelines. With a strong focus on collaboration, this position requires expertise in cloud platforms, container orchestration, monitoring systems, and infrastructure as code.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient software delivery.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform to streamline deployments.
• Manage and optimise Kubernetes clusters for scalability and reliability.
• Oversee GitLab workflows to support version control and collaboration.
• Utilise Grafana, Loki, and Prometheus to monitor and enhance system performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of solutions.
• Monitor and manage services hosted on Azure, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Apply ITIL principles and practices to manage incidents, problems, and change requests effectively.
• Advocate for and implement DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, and infrastructure as code. Foster a culture of collaboration & respect between the development team and the Infrastructure & Service Management team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Hands-on experience with GitLab, Kubernetes, and Azure.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools such as but not limited to Grafana, Loki, and Prometheus.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Affinity for staying updated with emerging technologies and best practices.

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with containerisation technologies like Docker. Background in automating and streamlining complex workflows.

Why Join IBFD?

You will be part of an innovative organisation that values excellence and collaboration. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and tools in a globally recognised company. Furthermore, we offer you a fulltime (37 hrs) gross monthly salary between €4,200 and €4,900 depending on background and relevant work experience, completed by an attractive package of fringe benefits:

• 8% holiday pay
• 20 holidays
• Flexibility with 5.44% Personal Budget (individual choice to buy up to 13 days extra paid holiday per year or receive an end-of-year bonus)
• Free office lunches on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
• Premium free pension
• Attractive training and development opportunities.

If you are passionate about DevOps and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your experience and motivation for joining IBFD. Should you have any questions about the role, please feel free to reach out to Michel van Vliet, Team Manager. For questions about the application process, please reach out to recruitment@ibfd.org. We look forward to welcoming you at IBFD!

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