DevOps Engineer

Working in a tech-driven SaaS teamAt Booking Experts, you will work on a scalable reservation platform that supports recreation businesses both nationally and internationally. Our platform is used daily by thousands of end-users and is continuously growing in functionality, user base, and data volume.

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will work on the technical foundation (platform + infrastructure) to ensure developers can develop and deploy software quickly, securely, and reliably. You will be part of the Technical Operations team and have a direct impact on the stability, performance, and scalability of the platform.

What will you be doing?Together with the team, you will tackle concrete challenges that add direct value to our platform and our users' experience:

• Ensuring and improving platform scalability and performance as the number of users and bookings grows.
• Optimising and managing our cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP).
• Improving and automating CI/CD pipelines for fast and secure deployments.
• Managing and evolving Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform.
• Enhancing monitoring, logging, and alerting with tools such as Honeybadger, New Relic, and CloudWatch.
• Contributing to architectural choices and long-term technical direction.
• Collaborating with software engineers to perfectly align the platform and applications.
• Analysing and resolving incidents structurally, with a focus on reliability and prevention.
• Continuously improving the developer experience within the platform team.

Role Objective:

You will build and maintain the technical foundation, enabling development teams to work efficiently while ensuring the platform remains stable and scalable.

Team & CollaborationYou will work within an engineering organisation of 35+ engineers, specifically in the Technical Operations team.

You will work closely with:

• Gerjan (Staff Software Engineer)
• Arthur (Staff Software Engineer)
• Jurre (Senior Software Engineer)

Together, you are responsible for the platform and infrastructure upon which the rest of the engineering organisation builds. The Technical Operations team operates across three pillars:

• DevOps & Developer Experience (DX): Developing and maintaining technical tooling to empower developers to be self-sufficient. This includes removing obstacles to efficient development.
• Scalability: Ensuring the organisation can continue to scale—both in terms of the number of developers and the underlying infrastructure.
• Security & Privacy: Minimising risks; as such, Technical Operations plays a vital role in the implementation of ISO 27001 and GDPR within our organisation.

ManagementYou will report to Stefan Kroes (CTO).

Stefan has over 20 years of experience in web-based software projects, with a strong background in Ruby on Rails, architecture, and product development. He works with the team at both a technical and strategic level, encouraging initiative and in-depth technical discussion.

Who are you?You are an experienced software engineer who feels at home in complex environments and takes responsibility for system reliability and scalability.

Furthermore, you have:

• At least a BSc in Computer Science (or equivalent level). An MSc is a plus;
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in software development;
• Experience in Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Cloud Engineering;
• Experience with modern web technologies and backend systems (e.g., Ruby on Rails or similar);
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP;
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform);
• Knowledge of CI/CD and deployment automation;
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL and Redis (preferred);
• A mindset focused on scalable and maintainable solutions;
• The ability to take ownership and make independent technical decisions;
• Strong communication skills to justify technical choices and collaborate with fellow experts.

Environment & cultureOur culture is driven by: passion, knowledge, collaboration, innovation, growth, and results. In practice, this means:

• We work with passion on high-quality solutions.
• We actively share knowledge and never stop learning.
• We collaborate closely with colleagues and partners.
• We innovate and improve continuously.
• We encourage personal and professional growth and offer ample career progression opportunities.
• We focus on delivering tangible value.

Within the engineering team, you see this reflected in open communication, in-depth discussions, and plenty of space for initiative and improvement.

About Booking ExpertsBooking Experts develops a SaaS platform for the recreation industry. With our reservation platform, we support holiday parks, campsites, and resorts in managing bookings, guests, and operational processes: both nationally and internationally. Our mission is to become the leading rental solution in Europe within the leisure hospitality industry. Our vision focuses on a future in which:

• Guests are central and enjoy an optimal experience
• Employees are supported with smart tools and insights
• Owners can operate successfully and grow

Within Engineering, more than 35 engineers work in an international team. English is the working language within the engineering team, and there is intensive collaboration between different disciplines.

Work location and commitment

• Base locations: Enschede and Zwolle
• Hybrid working possible
• At least one day a week in the office in Enschede
• Available for a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Resident in the Netherlands

What do we offer you?

• Salary: €4,554 – €6,676 gross per month (based on 40 hours);
• 25 holiday days per year;
• A suitable travel allowance for your commute;
• After 1 year, an employee benefit of 10% of your salary, to be used freely (e.g., for pension accrual);
• We start with a temporary contract, with the aim of building a long-term future together;
• Hybrid working from Enschede and Zwolle;
• Cycle-to-work scheme;
• MacBook, large screen, and a modern workplace with sit-stand desks;
• Daily communal lunch at the office;
• Space and budget for technical training, certifications, and conferences;
• Working in an environment with modern tooling and plenty of room for your own initiative;
• A culture in which collaboration, technical quality, and knowledge sharing are central.

Application procedureYou can apply in several ways:

• Via the application button at the bottom of our website
• Via LinkedIn
• Or by contacting our HR Specialist directly

Contact person:

Cem Tangut (HR Specialist)

👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cem-tangut-3a8005135/

There is no application deadline.

Process

• Submit application via the website or LinkedIn.
• Response: Within 3 working days, Cem will contact you to discuss your application.
• First interview (± 1 hour): Getting to know Gerjan Stokkink (Head of Technical Operations) at the office in Enschede.
• Technical deep dive (assessment, ± 1.5 hours): Assessment at the office in Enschede, where we gain insight into your technical approach and mindset. Gerjan and one other DevOps engineer (Arthur or Jurre) will be present.
• Offer: If there is a match, we will make you a suitable proposal and look forward to welcoming you to the team!

Questions?Do you have questions about the role or are you unsure if your profile fits? Feel free to contact Cem Tangut by calling 088-1168901, emailing [email protected], or sending a message to Cem via LinkedIn. We are happy to think along with you.