Senior DevOps Engineer in Bristol

This role has Zwolle, Netherlands as our primary location but can be based in other locations as well (UK, Germany, Baltics or Sweden). As a DevOps Engineer I, you’ll contribute to designing, building, automating, testing, and maintaining our software systems, while learning from experienced engineers who will support your growth. You’ll work with modern cloud-native tools and play a part in our transformation from a centralized monolith to a microservices ecosystem.

As a DevOps Engineer I, you’ll:

• Shape the future: Contribute to designing, building, automating, testing, and maintaining cutting-edge software systems.
• Work with the best: Collaborate with a global team and partner closely with Architecture, Security, and Platform Engineering teams.
• Lead transformation: Play a key role in our evolution from a centralised monolith to a modern microservices ecosystem.
• Grow your expertise: Learn from experienced engineers while working with cloud-native tools and advanced DevOps practices.
• AI: Enabling your productivity by leveraging AI solutions as a DevOps engineer.

This is your chance to work on projects that matter, using technologies that set industry standards, and to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

About Pax8

Pax8 is the technology marketplace of the future, linking partners, vendors, and small to midsized businesses (SMBs) through AI-powered insights and comprehensive product support. With a global partner ecosystem of over 35,000 managed service providers, Pax8 empowers SMBs worldwide by providing software and services that unlock their growth potential and enhance their security. Committed to innovating cloud commerce at scale, Pax8 drives customer acquisition and solution consumption across its entire ecosystem.

In this role you’ll:

• Support developers and engineers by helping improve system reliability and automation.
• Work with AWS services such as EKS, RDS, and MSK, supporting and maintaining cloud environments.
• Apply your knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform in day-to-day tasks to deploy and manage infrastructure.
• Learn how to build observability into systems, gaining experience with monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to design and implement automated solutions that reduce manual work and improve service performance.
• Participate in team activities such as code reviews, incident response, and post-mortem discussions to learn best practices.
• Gain exposure to DevOps workflows and agile development in a real-world environment.

You’ll be ideal for us if you have:

• Hands-on experience supporting AWS services (EKS, RDS, MSK, or similar).
• Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• Some experience in software development (through work, study, or personal projects).
• An eagerness to learn CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Jenkins, etc.).
• Experience with Helm or Kustomize would be an added advantage.
• Curiosity about system reliability, monitoring, and observability.
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills in business English.

In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in this country with a valid right to work.

Salary & Benefits

• Base monthly gross salary between €4200 - €6000 - depending on experience.
• 26 days holiday + 8% Holiday Allowance.
• Short Term Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus).
• Long term Incentive Plan (Stock Options after qualified period).
• Travel Expenses Reimbursement.
• Participation in company pension plan.
• Homeworking Allowance.
• Dedicated time for training and personal development.
• Company MacBook.
• Health & Wellbeing coaching support.
• Fun and frequent company and team socials.
• And a lot more...

Designated Office & Working pattern

• Tech set up to support great Home and In-office working.
• Office space: Zuiderzeelaan 53, 8017 JV Zwolle.
• Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office.
• 8:30 – 17:00 with flexibility required.
• Full time: 40 hours a week.

Work Environment

The modern workplace is in our DNA so working from home is not a problem. However, teamwork is also valuable, so we do encourage you to regularly come together in our fantastic new offices for social events, fun and shared success! We offer an international and dynamic job with a high degree of responsibility and fun, in one of the coolest and fastest growing industries in the world: IT. There is plenty of room for personal growth and you will be working closely with your energetic and skilled teammates.

Pax8 Zwolle Office Environment

• Brand New office near the train station in Zwolle.
• Regular social and community events.
• Inside Ping Pong and fun breakout areas.
• Dedicated desks and breakout areas with laptop dock and monitors.

If you struggle to get “time out” we’re happy to accommodate early/late conversations and interview times or if you have any queries you can ring the Talent Partner, Iulius Brezeanu, managing this role on +31880028245.

There’s plenty of scope for a talented individual to progress quickly in this opportunity or to other internal options (internal mobility in 2023 was 34%) as we grow and expand. We have our very own internal academy (the Pax8 University) for personal development plus access to Learning & Development specialist trainers and extensive "born in the cloud" mentors available for your growth. We’ll provide the opportunity stretch and projects to help you thrive and see exactly what you need to achieve to get to the next level.

Our mission is to be the world’s favourite marketplace to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organisation with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and unconventional. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best!

We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.

As part of our hiring process, we are required to undertake information verification checks on all candidates that are successful in their application with Pax8. As part of these checks Pax8 will request ID verification, reference requests and qualification checks (additional checks will be completed for UK candidates only, such as criminal and financial). All checks are completed by our third-party provider, Vero. Once checks have been completed all candidates will receive a copy for their records.

Equal Opportunities

Pax8 are an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country the role is based in. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us.