For a client we are looking for a DevOps Architect.

Project start and end date:
16/01/2026 - 31/03/2026

Workplace:
Brussels

Languages required:
Dutch or French, English

Description of the function:
As a DevOps Architect, you will be integrated into the Operations division of the IT line. Your main mission will be to implement and support DevOps tools and processes for the automated industrialization of the developed solutions and the infrastructures that host them. You will work on critical projects that support the entire judicial pillar.

Main responsibilities:
Implementation, configuration, maintenance and industrialization of Kubernetes clusters via Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
Implementation, configuration and maintenance of integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) for software projects and IaC infrastructures.
Ensure high availability, security and scalability of the deployed infrastructures.
Collaborate with the Data Engineering, Data Science and Software divisions to identify and implement technical solutions.

Profile sought:
Degree in computer science (minimum baccalaureate, master’s ideally) with several years of experience in a similar role.
Expertise in deployment and administration of Kubernetes clusters, including on-premise infrastructures.
Strong security skills in a Kubernetes environment.
Confirmed experience in CI/CD and implementation of deployment pipelines with GitLab.
Knowledge of software development, REST APIs, Message Broker, and OpenID authentication.
Experience working in an agile environment and ability to lead projects.
Fluency in English and one of the two national languages (Dutch or French).

Technical skills:
Kubernetes: Deployment, administration, security and supervision of clusters.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Mastery of Terraform, knowledge of Pulumi.
Scripting and configuration: Python, YAML, Ansible.
Monitoring / Logging / Service Mesh: Prometheus, Grafana, Istio.
Security: Management of secrets, certificates, RBAC policies.
Containers: Docker.
CI/CD: GitLab.
Authentication: OpenID Connect, Microsoft 365.
API and Interservice Communication: REST API, gRPC, RabbitMQ.

Personal skills:
Ability to unite and work in a team.
Perseverance and orientation solution.
Ability to temporize and manage tensions.
Spirit of initiative and sense of priorities.
Clear communication and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technicians.
Transverse vision and analytical mind.