Senior Systems Engineer (Software)

TL;DR

Senior Systems Engineer (Software): Supporting development platforms by administering critical infrastructure and tools with an accent on cloud migration, automation, and system security. Focus on designing scalable infrastructure, implementing AI-driven workflows, and mentoring team members to ensure robust developer experiences.

Location: Must be based in Delft, Netherlands, with a requirement to be in the office a minimum of three days a week.

Company

hirify.global develops world-leading technology for Earth sciences, helping organizations understand underground resources to make better, more sustainable decisions.

What you will do

• Administer development tools including JIRA, GitHub, and JFrog Artifactory.
• Manage cloud infrastructure services, virtual networks, and storage, primarily on Google Cloud Platform.
• Automate onboarding, offboarding, and permission management processes.
• Design secure, cost-efficient infrastructure solutions and integrate AI capabilities into existing workflows.
• Maintain DNS, Web Application Firewalls, and SSL certificates while ensuring high system availability.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership on best infrastructure practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in SysAdmin or IT Software Support roles.
• Proficiency with scripting languages, specifically Python or PowerShell.
• Experience migrating self-hosted infrastructure to cloud environments.
• Expertise with tools such as Atlassian, GitHub, Slack, and Cloudflare.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across time zones.

Good to have

• Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform infrastructure management.
• Prior experience implementing shift-left security strategies.
• Experience managing projects using trackable epics and agile methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and employee share purchase plan.
• Continuous learning, professional development support, and external training opportunities.
• Collaborative environment with a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Flexible working arrangements and a paid volunteer day each year.
• Supportive office culture with team events and well-being programs.