Akkodis is a global leader in the engineering and R&D consulting market - we bring digital and engineering solutions together, creating a smarter future for everyone. Akkodis' 50,000+ engineers and digital experts are spread among 30 global locations. Our success is built upon extensive cross-industry experience of more than 38 years.In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.We are looking for an experienced DevOps Platform Engineer to join our Akkodis team in Hengelo, the Netherlands.About your future jobIn the heart of our Engineering cluster lies the software engineering department, where we drive the development of cutting-edge combat and information management systems for naval vessels. Our expertise extends to seamless integration with sensor and weapon systems, alongside the creation of advanced sensor processing applications. These sophisticated systems are trusted by global partners, serving to protect lives and uphold the fundamental right of every individual to safety. At the core of critical operations, our software is the linchpin, ensuring resilience in the face of high-stakes scenarios.Design, develop, and maintain the infrastructure software platforms.Implement enhancements and new platform capabilities to ensure long-term scalability, reliability, and performance.Contribute to the full development chain, including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, deployment, testing, validation, and delivery.Prepare and execute software patches, updates, and maintenance releases to ensure platform stability and security.Document technical changes, configurations, and development outcomes.Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Agile team, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and continuous improvement.We are looking for a person whoBachelor or Master degree in computer science, IT service management or related field.Linux: At least 5 years of hands-on development experience. Red Hat certification is an advantage.Software Maintenance: Experience developing and maintaining software across different operating system releases.Experience using Ansible and Python to automate infrastructure. Certifications or demonstrable knowledge are considered a plus.Skilled in Bash and Python, and willing to learn C and C++.CI/CD and Development Tooling: Experience with tools such as Git, Jenkins, Maven, and Jira.Familiarity with software containers and Kubernetes.Documentation: Experience using Confluence.Understanding of network concepts; a CCNA Routing and Switching certification or similar experience is a plus.Experience with security best practices and vulnerability scanning tools such as OpenSCAP and Nessus.Experience with containerization or cloud‑native technologies is an advantage.Experience with Scaled Scrum or similar Agile frameworks is a plus.Due to security clearances and the military nature of the projects you will be working on, candidates must have the Dutch nationality in order to be eligible for this vacancy Please send your CV to