Ideal Candidate Profile — Senior Platform Engineer (Netherlands)1. Location & LanguageLives in the Netherlands (no relocation needed)Fluent Dutch in speaking, writing, and reading → This is non‑negotiable because the role involves customer interaction, documentation, and cross‑team communication in Dutch.2. Core Technical Profile (Hard Must‑Haves)Infrastructure-as-CodeStrong experience with TerraformIdeally multi‑cloud (AWS + Azure + GCP), but deep expertise in at least one major cloud providerProgrammingMastery of Go → explicit knockout requirementStrong Python is a plus, but Go is mandatoryCI/CD & AutomationExperience building pipelines as code (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure Pipelines, GitLab CI, etc.)Developer Tooling & CollaborationComfortable working closely with application teamsFamiliar with build tools like Gradle, dotnet, npmContainer & Platform ExperienceSolid knowledge of Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShiftExperience deploying, debugging, and operating workloads on these platformsCloud ProvidersHands‑on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCPBonus if they’ve worked in hybrid or multi‑cloud setups3. Strong Nice‑to‑Haves (Differentiators)Platform Engineering MaturityExperience building or maintaining Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs)Familiarity with GitOps (ArgoCD, Flux)ObservabilityExperience with OpenTelemetry for metrics, logs, and tracingPrivate Cloud / On‑PremExperience managing private cloud platforms (OpenShift, VMware Tanzu, etc.)Ways of WorkingComfortable in Scrum/Agile environments4. Soft Skills & Behaviour (Critical in NL Context)Autonomy & OwnershipCan work independently and make decisions without constant directionComfortable taking responsibility for platform reliability and developer experienceCommunicationClear, direct communicator (fits Dutch communication culture)Able to explain complex technical issues to both engineers and non‑technical stakeholdersAnalytical ThinkingStrong problem‑solving skillsAble to perform root‑cause analysis in complex distributed systemsDocumentationCan create, read, and adjust documentationUnderstands that documentation is part of the product, not an afterthoughtSummary — The Ideal CandidateA senior engineer living in the Netherlands, fluent in Dutch, with strong Go skills, deep Terraform and cloud experience, and a proven track record building or operating Kubernetes‑based platforms. Someone who can automate infrastructure, build internal developer platforms, and collaborate closely with application teams. They communicate clearly, think analytically, and take ownership of platform reliability and developer experience.