Web & Cloud Operations Engineer (Medior)

Cronos Europa

1d • Remote

About The Position

Cronos Europa is seeking a medior-level Web & Cloud Operations Engineer to support long-term IT operations projects for an international client. The role focuses on operating and improving enterprise web platforms across on-premises and cloud environments, with particular emphasis on Microsoft Azure, web infrastructure, automation, reliability, security and performance.

The position follows a nearshore collaboration model for candidates based in Europe. Work is primarily remote, with mandatory on-site visits in Brussels, Belgium, approximately 30 working days per year, typically five consecutive working days every two months. Visit scheduling is flexible subject to project requirements.

The role involves close collaboration with infrastructure, networking, security, development and database teams. The successful candidate will contribute to cloud optimisation, automation and continuous improvement while maintaining operational documentation and supporting production services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cloud Engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 3 years of professional experience supporting and operating production web solutions on-premises and in the cloud.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and web application hosting, particularly Azure App Service and AKS.
• Experience configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting production web platforms.
• Professional experience configuring and maintaining Apache HTTP Server, Tomcat or equivalent web and application servers, including reverse proxies and TLS.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or comparable container technologies.
• Practical experience with Terraform or equivalent infrastructure-as-code tools, including state management and automated deployments.
• Experience building and maintaining automated deployment pipelines; Azure DevOps and YAML pipelines are preferred.
• Experience with Grafana, Azure Monitor or equivalent monitoring, logging and alerting solutions.
• Linux administration experience; Red Hat Enterprise Linux or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience with Bash, PowerShell or similar scripting technologies.
• Good understanding of DNS, TLS/SSL, reverse proxies, firewalls, load balancing and Azure networking.
• Experience with ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM tools, incident management and production support.
• Good understanding of infrastructure automation, cloud networking, web security and CI/CD practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within an international technical team.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to operational reliability and performance.
• Proactive attitude, ownership, and willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Fluent written and spoken English is mandatory.
• Must be based in Europe and able to attend mandatory on-site work in Brussels, Belgium.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Oracle Database, SQL, database connectivity and basic administration.
• Familiarity with Ansible, Azure Cost Management, Microsoft Entra ID, Nginx, Web Application Firewalls or Windows Server.
• French language skills.
• Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or ITIL Foundation certification.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, maintain and troubleshoot enterprise web applications and supporting infrastructure on-premises and in the cloud.
• Provide second- and third-line technical support for incidents, service requests and production issues.
• Investigate recurring technical problems, perform root-cause analysis and implement solutions.
• Manage web and application servers, including Apache HTTP Server and Apache Tomcat.
• Support cloud-hosted applications on 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.
• Monitor cloud consumption and implement cost-efficiency improvements.
• Manage SSL/TLS certificates, application security configurations, access controls and patching activities.
• Perform Linux administration and automate operational processes using Bash or PowerShell.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, security, development and database teams.
• Maintain technical documentation, deployment procedures, troubleshooting guides and operational runbooks.

Benefits

• Attractive and competitive compensation package aligned with experience and contract arrangement.
• Opportunity to contribute to long-term projects in an international environment.
• Flexible working arrangement combining remote collaboration with on-site interaction.
• Exposure to modern cloud technologies, Microsoft Azure, web infrastructure and infrastructure automation.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and technical growth.
• Collaborative, supportive working environment that values expertise, initiative and ownership.
• Opportunity to develop a career within the Cronos Group.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level