Web & Cloud Operations Engineer (Medior)

Location: Nearshore Europe | Remote with periodic on-site presence in Brussels, Belgium
Employment type: Full-Time

We are currently looking for an experienced Web & Cloud Operations Engineer to strengthen the Cronos Europa team and contribute to long-term IT operations projects for one of our international clients.

We are considering nearshore professionals based in Europe, working primarily remotely with periodic on-site presence in Brussels, Belgium.

This is a medior-level opportunity for engineers who enjoy managing web infrastructure and cloud environments, working with Microsoft Azure and automation technologies, and ensuring the reliability, security and performance of enterprise web platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, maintain and troubleshoot enterprise web applications and supporting infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud.
• Provide second- and third-line technical support, resolving incidents, service requests and production issues.
• Investigate recurring technical problems, perform root-cause analysis and implement effective solutions.
• Manage web and application servers, including Apache HTTP Server and Apache Tomcat.
• Support cloud-hosted applications using Microsoft Azure, particularly Azure App Service and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and automated deployment processes.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform or equivalent technologies.
• Monitor application performance, availability and security using Grafana, Azure Monitor or comparable tools.
• Contribute to cloud resource optimisation, including monitoring consumption and implementing cost-efficiency improvements.
• Manage SSL/TLS certificates, application security configurations, access controls and patching activities.
• Perform Linux administration tasks and automate operational processes using Bash or PowerShell.
• Collaborate closely with infrastructure, networking, security, development and database teams.
• Maintain technical documentation, deployment procedures, troubleshooting guides and operational runbooks.

Technical skills:

• Cloud: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, particularly Azure App Service, AKS and cloud-based web hosting.
• Web Infrastructure: Professional experience configuring and maintaining Apache HTTP Server, Tomcat or equivalent web and application servers, including reverse proxies and TLS.
• Containers: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or comparable container technologies.
• Infrastructure as Code: Practical experience with Terraform or equivalent tools, including state management and automated deployments.
• CI/CD: Experience building and maintaining automated deployment pipelines, preferably with Azure DevOps and YAML pipelines.
• Monitoring: Experience with Grafana, Azure Monitor or equivalent monitoring, logging and alerting solutions.
• Operating Systems: Linux administration experience, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux or equivalent.
• Scripting: Experience with Bash, PowerShell or similar scripting technologies.
• Networking: Good understanding of DNS, TLS/SSL, reverse proxies, firewalls, load balancing and Azure networking.
• IT Service Management: Experience with ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM tools, incident management and production support.
• Databases: Knowledge of Oracle Database, SQL, database connectivity and basic administration is an advantage.
• Additional technologies: Familiarity with Ansible, Azure Cost Management, Microsoft Entra ID, Nginx, Web Application Firewalls or Windows Server is a plus.

Profile:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cloud Engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience supporting and operating web solutions in production environments, both on-premises and in the cloud.
• Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and web application hosting.
• Experience configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting production web platforms.
• Good understanding of infrastructure automation, cloud networking, web security and CI/CD practices.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an international technical team.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and attention to operational reliability and performance.
• Interest in cloud optimisation, automation and continuous improvement.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, is mandatory.
• French is an advantage but not required.
• Proactive attitude, ownership and willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or ITIL Foundation certification is an advantage.

Working arrangements:

We are recruiting for a nearshore collaboration model.

Nearshore – Europe

• Candidates must be based in Europe.
• Primarily remote working arrangement.
• Approximately 30 working days per year on-site in Brussels, typically organised as five consecutive working days every two months.
• Flexibility in scheduling on-site visits, subject to project requirements.
• Please note that the on-site requirement in Brussels is mandatory.

Why Cronos Group?

We'll offer you:

• An attractive and competitive compensation package, aligned with your experience and contract arrangement.
• The opportunity to contribute to long-term projects in an international environment.
• A flexible working arrangement combining remote collaboration with meaningful on-site interaction.
• Exposure to modern cloud technologies, Microsoft Azure, web infrastructure and infrastructure automation.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and technical growth.
• A collaborative, supportive working environment that values expertise, initiative and ownership.
• The opportunity to develop your career within the Cronos Group, one of Belgium's leading technology ecosystems.

If you're passionate about cloud operations, enjoy working with web infrastructure and automation technologies, and want to contribute to reliable, secure and efficient enterprise platforms, we'd be happy to hear from you!

Join Cronos Europa and take the next step in your career.