API’s are the backbone of engineering and at Api Squad of NN we are making sure that we deliver an Api Platform which is highly robust,secure and customer friendly and for that we are looking for a skilled API Devops Engineer to join our team. In this team you will work on top of the line tools such as WSO2 as an Api Platform deployed via Kubernetes on our AWS cloud.
What you are going to do
As an Senior Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for provisioning, maintaining and improving our WSO2 platform. you will get under the hood of our tech landscape to realize seamless engineering experience, You have a good command on modern software engineering practices with a focus on team culture and engineering excellence, mostly focusing on DevOps, shift-left practices, test automation, reliability engineering.
The current version of the platform is being built as a software product. This means that we follow lean and agile methodologies to ship features as with a software project. We gradually release software in alpha and beta phases and gather feedback from users during these early stages. Every change is built locally and integrated from the version control system through a pull request.
Another important design principle is simplicity. We aim to optimize the work of the team, so that it becomes more fun to deliver our environment due to reduced complexity and ease of new feature development. Simplification leads to more agility to respond to our users’ demands. We are significantly shifting towards more cloud native services.
Does this trigger your interest? Don’t hesitate and join our Api Squad
Your responsibilities
- You enable the business to focus on where it matters and adds value, developing microservices, managing platform, building managed pipelines etc
- You have worked with Api platforms and know the lifecycle of API Management
- You have extensive experience working with Java
What we offer you
NN invests in an inclusive, inspiring work environment and in skills and competences for the future. We match this with employee benefits that are in line with what is needed today and in the future. This way, we offer our employees the opportunity to get the best out of themselves. We offer you:
- Salary between €5,933 and €7,910 based on a 40-hour work week, depending on your knowledge and experience
- 13th month and holiday allowance are paid with your monthly salary
- 27 vacation days for a 5-day working week and three Diversity Days
- A modern pension administered by BeFrank
- Plenty of training and learning opportunities
- NS Business Card 2nd class, which gives you unlimited travel, also privately.
- Do you prefer to travel with your own transport? Then you can declare the kilometers travelled
- Allowances for setting up your home office and for internet use
Who you are
You bring a positive mindset and energy, which makes you an inspiration to work with. You always have new ideas, you see possibilities and learn from situations. Furthermore, you recognize yourself in (multiple) of the following skills and experiences:
- 6+ years of experience working with Platform Engineer and Programming language ideally Java, if you have worked with Quarkus that’s a big plus
- Experience with Kubernetes, CKAD Certification is a big plus
- Experience working with Api Management platform such as WSO2, Kong, mulesoft or similar is a big plus
- Solid AWS cloud knowledge and experience (Networking, PaaS, IaaS, IAM)
- Experience with GitOps deployment management
- Nice to have working knowledge of Python
- Experience with AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) or terraform
And the following soft skills:
- Strong communication (at least English), analytical and collaboration skills
- Working well in a team environment, including the ability to collaborate with others and contribute to team goals
- Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems creatively and efficiently
- A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and quality in coding and project deliverables
- The ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, as well as empathize with others to enable a positive and productive work environment
Who you will work with
You will be part of the API Squad, which is part of NN's Engineering Experience & Platforms domain. This domain has a scale-up type of culture and consists of a group of energetic and empowered engineers and product teams. We strive to make backends and APIs successful across the entire company (including our international units). We really value our culture and nourish it at every opportunity. Team events are regularly organized. Team consists of 10+ engineers from all over the world, a product owner and an engineering manager. Together we deliver high quality API Tools and platform.
Any questions?
Any questions about the process can be directed to Hilde Diemel, Talent Acquisition Specialist ,via [email protected].
Skills Required
- 6+ years of experience working as a Platform Engineer
- Extensive experience with Java
- Experience with Kubernetes
- Experience with an API management platform such as WSO2, Kong, MuleSoft, or similar
- Solid AWS cloud knowledge and experience, including Networking, PaaS, IaaS, and IAM
- Experience with GitOps deployment management
- Working knowledge of Python
- Experience with AWS Cloud Development Kit or Terraform
- Strong English communication, analytical, and collaboration skills
- Quarkus experience
- CKAD certification
What We Do
NN Group is an international financial services company, active in 11 countries, with a strong presence in a number of European countries and Japan. Our roots lie in the Netherlands, with a rich history of more than 175 years. With our 16,000 employees, NN Group provides retirement services, pensions, insurance, banking and investments to approximately 19 million customers. NN Group includes Nationale-Nederlanden, NN, ABN AMRO Insurance, Movir, AZL, BeFrank, OHRA and Woonnu. NN Group opened for trading on 2 July 2014 on Euronext Amsterdam under the symbol ‘NN’ after its initial public offering (IPO). For more than 175 years, our company has merged, grown and changed, but the core of who we are has remained the same. At NN Group, we put our resources, expertise, and networks to use for the well-being of our customers, the advancement of our communities, the preservation of our planet, and for the promotion of a stable, inclusive, and sustainable economy. Our purpose is to help people care for what matters most to them. Because what matters to them matters to us.
