About Company
Adyen is the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies globally. By providing an end-to-end infrastructure connecting directly to Visa, Mastercard, and other payment methods, Adyen delivers frictionless payments across online, mobile, and in-store channels. We’re a global company, but our culture is deeply rooted in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation is key. We believe in taking ownership, moving quickly, and working together to build world-class products that power the global economy. Join a diverse team of talented individuals shaping the future of payments and help us continue to build a platform that serves millions of transactions every single day.
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Job Description
As a DevOps Engineer at Adyen, you will be instrumental in building, maintaining, and scaling the infrastructure that powers our global payment platform. Our systems handle billions of transactions annually, operating with extreme reliability and low latency. You’ll work within a highly skilled engineering team, bridging the gap between development and operations, ensuring our software releases are seamless, our systems are resilient, and our performance is optimized. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud technologies, automation, continuous integration/delivery, and robust monitoring solutions. You will be a key contributor to our Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) culture, driving best practices for operational excellence, disaster recovery, and security.
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment, eager to learn new technologies, and passionate about creating scalable and fault-tolerant systems. You’ll contribute to the entire lifecycle of services, from design and deployment to operation and continuous improvement, working closely with software engineers to optimize applications for production. Expect to tackle complex problems daily, collaborate across teams, and significantly impact Adyen’s ability to process payments reliably for businesses worldwide. Your contributions will directly enable our merchants to grow and expand their operations without worrying about payment infrastructure limitations. This is a unique opportunity to work on a platform that is critical to global commerce.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable, high-performance infrastructure in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP).
- Automate deployment, monitoring, and operational tasks using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes.
- Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to facilitate rapid and reliable software releases.
- Ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of production systems through proactive monitoring, alerting, and incident response.
- Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance, diagnose issues, and ensure operational readiness.
- Implement and enforce security best practices across infrastructure and applications.
- Participate in on-call rotations to support critical systems.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our SRE practices, tooling, and documentation.
- Troubleshoot complex production issues across multiple layers of the stack.
Required Skills
- Strong experience with Linux operating systems and shell scripting.
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Solid understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
- Demonstrated experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Spinnaker).
- Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Go, Ruby).
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience in the financial technology or high-transaction volume industry.
- Knowledge of network protocols and security best practices.
- Familiarity with Kafka, PostgreSQL, Redis, or similar data technologies.
- Experience with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and practices.
- Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer).
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and an attractive stock option plan.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Extensive opportunities for professional growth and development, including training and conferences.
- Healthy lunch, snacks, and drinks provided daily at our modern Amsterdam office.
- On-site gym and wellness programs to support your well-being.
- Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.
- Support for relocation if you are moving to the Netherlands from abroad.
- A dynamic, international, and innovative work environment.
- 25 days of annual leave.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application through our official careers portal. Please click on the application link below to provide your resume and cover letter. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and learning more about your experience.
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