Country: Belgium
Work Model: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time
Primary Location: BEBCBRUA01 (ITBEL Brussels BC - Tour & Taxi - COG)
Language: English
Shift: Day
Travel Required: No
About the Role
As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust DevOps solutions to support our technology-driven organization. You will be a valued member of our team, collaborating closely with stakeholders across IT and business functions to ensure seamless delivery and operational excellence.
In this role, you will:
- Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Ansible, and YAML.
- Manage and support Red Hat Linux environments, including shell scripting and automation.
- Deploy and orchestrate containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (including Red Hat OpenShift or equivalent platforms).
- Oversee incident, change, and configuration management processes in line with ITIL best practices.
- Implement and monitor observability solutions using Kibana, Grafana, Prometheus, and ELK stack.
- Support and optimize Oracle or other relational database environments.
- Manage Kafka topics and ensure reliable messaging within distributed systems.
- Contribute to lifecycle management, risk management, and comprehensive documentation.
- Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment, participating in sprints and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to ensure service availability and rapid incident response.
What you need to have to be considered:
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines using YAML, Ansible, Git).
- Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments, especially Red Hat Linux and shell scripting.
- Experience with container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift).
- Proven track record in incident, change, and configuration management (ITIL).
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Kibana, Grafana, Prometheus, ELK).
- Familiarity with Oracle or other relational databases.
- Experience with Kafka topics and distributed messaging.
- Strong documentation, lifecycle management, and risk management skills.
- Experience or strong interest in the Payments domain, especially SEPA Direct Debits.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
These will help you stand out:
- Previous operations experience within ING.
- Understanding of Java and Spring Framework concepts.
- Experience with GridGain, Apache Ignite, or other in-memory data solutions.
- Knowledge of cloud computing concepts.
- Interest in automation of repetitive tasks.
Other Information
- Certifications: Not required, but relevant certifications are a plus.
- The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project or business requirements. Role expectations will always be communicated clearly.
Benefits (Belgium):
- Health insurance
- Life cover
- Car or mobility budget
- Work-from-home allowance
- 32 vacation days
- Pension
- Luncheon vouchers
- Travel insurance
- EcoCheques
- Travel & entertainment cost
- Laptop
- Mobile phone with subscription
Contact the Recruiter
Lucia Velasco
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 32 493 89 16 33
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
