DevOps Engineer (with affinity for System Engineering) at Vitec Memorix

Location: Hybrid (Netherlands)
Employment Type: Full-time

About Vitec Memorix

Vitec Memorix, part of the Vitec Software Group, offers a wide range of solutions for managing digital collections within the heritage sector.

For over 20 years, Memorix has been the specialist in preserving, managing, enriching, and providing access to heritage collections and archives.

By developing and managing our own software and infrastructure, our team continuously works on preserving cultural heritage and making valuable information accessible to society.

What the DevOps Engineer will do

The DevOps Engineer will play a key role within our hosting and infrastructure team, acting as the bridge between system engineering and software development. The DevOps Engineer will:

– Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our infrastructure
– Develop, manage, and optimize CI/CD pipelines
– Collaborate with development teams to automate and improve deployment processes
– Maintain and optimize our Private Cloud (both physical and virtual)
– Manage and enhance container and Kubernetes clusters
– Write and maintain Ansible Playbooks and Roles
– Deploy and configure new virtual machines (VMs) based on Debian or Ubuntu
– Implement and manage monitoring and logging tools (such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK-stack)
– Manage network configurations (routers, firewalls, and VPNs)
– Research and integrate new technologies while modernizing legacy systems
– Participate in on-call rotation (piketdienst)
– Keep documentation up to date and contribute to process automation

Who we’re looking for

The DevOps Engineer will be able to work both independently and collaboratively, with a strong open-source mindset.

Additionally, the DevOps Engineer will:

– Have a genuine passion for technology — it’s not just a job, it’s a hobby
– Bring a strong background in Linux systems, preferably Debian/Ubuntu
– Have hands-on experience with CI/CD, containers, and automation
– Work in a structured, accurate, and detail-oriented way
– Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills
– Communicate clearly and professionally
– Be curious, eager to learn, and confident in sharing ideas
– Be reliable and engaged with both the team and the organization

Experience and knowledge

The DevOps Engineer will have:

– Relevant experience in a hosting or DevOps-related environment
– Proven experience with Linux, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and open-source technologies
– Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or ArgoCD
– Knowledge of automation and configuration management using Ansible or similar tools
– Basic understanding of networking and security principles
– Good command of English, both spoken and written (Dutch is a plus)

Our tech stack

– Debian GNU/Linux and Ubuntu
– Kubernetes
– Ansible
– KVM
– CI/CD (GitLab, ArgoCD, or Jenkins)
– Python, Bash, or Go
– Monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana)
– Basic networking knowledge

What we offer

The DevOps Engineer can expect:

– A competitive salary based on experience and expertise
– Holiday allowance and 25 vacation days per year
– A hybrid work model – flexibility to work from home or the office
– A pension plan
– A collaborative work environment with an open-source mindset, where ideas are genuinely heard

About Vitec Software Group

Memorix is part of the Vitec Software Group, a leading provider of Vertical Software headquartered in Umeå, Sweden.

Vitec’s products are designed to meet the specific needs of various niche markets across society. The expertise of our employees, combined with our shared company culture and business model, enables continuous innovation and improvement.

We grow through the success of our business units as well as through acquisitions.

Everything we do is built on a long-term vision — because reliability today and tomorrow is at the heart of our business.

Vitec has 1,660 employees, is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, and generated SEK 3,334 million in revenue in 2024.

Learn more at vitecsoftware.com

Please note: For this role, we have a strong preference for Dutch-speaking candidates; however, English speakers with basic Dutch skills will also be considered.